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.

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.

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

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to finish off a sweep of a three-game series versus the Atlanta Braves, at 12:15 p.m. ET on Thursday. Martin Perez (8-9, 3.25 ERA) gets the start for the Braves, who are 85-61 this season and first in the NL East. Nick Martinez ...

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

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.

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