The Braves bounced back with a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, fueled by Austin Riley’s solo home run and a five-run third inning. Marcell Ozuna contributed with a bases-clearing double, followed by an RBI single from Matt Olson and a two-run double from Adam Duvall.
**Charlie Morton Achieves Rare MLB Milestone
Despite an inconsistent season, Charlie Morton reached a significant milestone in the Braves’ win over the Pirates. Morton became the 22nd pitcher in MLB history to record 30 wins against all 30 major league teams. Currently, he has a 5-4 record with a 3.49 ERA, 36 walks, and 87 strikeouts in 85.2 innings. His reliability and unique achievement underscore his value to the Braves, particularly as he nears the end of his career.
The #Braves join the entire baseball community in mourning the loss of Orlando Cepeda, who played in Atlanta from 1969-1972. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/TnnGJSYoH9
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 29, 2024
**Marcell Ozuna Continues to Shine
Marcell Ozuna, known as the Big Bear, has been a standout performer for the Braves. His impressive stats this season—batting .304 with 17 doubles, 21 home runs, and 67 RBIs—have placed him alongside Braves legends like Hank Aaron and Eddie Matthews.
Despite missing out on the All-Star game’s second round of voting, Ozuna’s exceptional performance may still earn him a spot due to recent injury issues affecting other players.
You may have seen this in today's newsletter. Ozuna recently joined Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Fred McGriff and Andres Galarraga as the only Braves who have hit .300 or better, with 55+ HRs, 160+ RBIs and an OPS of .960 or better over any 200-game stretch in franchise history: pic.twitter.com/dBfwYDy2HV
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 29, 2024
**Orlando Cepeda Passes Away at 86
The baseball community mourns the loss of Orlando Cepeda, who passed away at 86. Cepeda, a Braves legend who played with the team from 1969 to 1972, had a career batting average of .280 with 414 hits, including 74 doubles and 74 home runs. His passing follows the recent loss of Willie Mays, marking a period of significant loss for the sport.
