Braves End Road Losing Streak Against Rays

The Atlanta Braves secured their first road win of the season with a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighted by Michael Harris II's two-run homer in the ninth inning. This win ended a franchise record-tying 0-8 start on the road for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna has been on a hot streak, hitting home runs in consecutive games and contributing significantly to recent victories, including a walk-off home run against the Phillies in an extra-inning game. Despite these successes, the Braves have struggled with consistency, relying heavily on home runs for scoring, as noted by manager Brian Snitker. The team is attempting to incorporate more 'small-ball' strategies under new hitting coach Tim Hyers. Pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has been a bright spot with a standout performance against the Phillies, maintaining a 0.45 ERA.