Holmes Fans 15, Braves Fall to Rockies 10-1

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes struck out a season-high 15 batters and threw five hitless innings on Sunday, but the Braves lost 10-1 to the Colorado Rockies after defensive errors and a go-ahead homer by Ryan McMahon. Holmes allowed three runs (two earned) in 6 1/3 innings before the bullpen surrendered seven more runs. The loss prevented Atlanta from sweeping the Rockies, though they had won the previous two games and recently claimed back-to-back series wins. Manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Matt Olson expressed frustration at wasting Holmes' dominant outing. Holmes' strong form, along with performances from Spencer Strider, has bolstered the rotation, but the Braves remain in third place in the NL East as they seek consistency. Holmes' season stats now include a 3.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 10.44 K/9 over 14 starts.