Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves head into the final of a three-game series against Richie Palacios and the Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park, Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET. Braves vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info ・When: Thursday,

Another day, another game not gained by the Yankees in the AL East.

Nick Martinez takes the mound as AL East-leading Tampa Bay eyes its first postseason berth since 2023, while Martin Perez tries to halt Atlanta's three-game skid.

The Atlanta Braves (85-61), led by Matt Olson, host Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays (87-58) at 12:15 p.m. ET on Thursday. Keep reading to see how to watch the Atlanta-Tampa Bay matchup below. When is Braves vs.

The Tampa Bay Rays’ confidence is soaring after two convincing wins at the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of first-place teams.

In the first two games of a three-game series, which is scheduled to conclude at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, the Braves (85-61) have been outscored 14-3. Dating back to Sunday in Philadelphia against the Phillies, they’ve plated just three runs in their last 27 innings and are now on a three-game losing streak.

The Braves hit the ball consistently hard for the second night in a row. They had little to show for it again.

Victor Mesa Jr. had two hits, including a home run, Griffin Jax gave up only two hits and one run in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to clinch the series win in the matchup of division leaders.