Atlanta Braves Today (08.17.2026)

Braves avoid the sweep by the Diamondbacks taking Game 3 at Truist Park 5-3 thanks to a 3-run blast by Matt Olson. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to talk about the series, struggles with RISP, hitting the road for the week facing 3 different opponents and more Braves are on the road waking up in Minnesota, Ford Leadoff Show starts tonight at 6:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:40p. Martin Perez (8-6, 2.96) takes the mound for the Braves to faceoff against Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.64) for the Twins Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.