Demetrius Bell

Atlanta

Team Site Producer at Vox Media

Freelance Writer at SB Nation

Hey, I'm Demetrius! Team Site Producer for @BatteryPowerSBN and contributor to @SBNation. I like the moon.

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This Day in Atlanta Braves History: Braves hit back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs

2 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

1961: The Milwaukee Braves set a major league record with four consecutive home runs by Eddie Mattews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas against the Reds. Matthews and Aaron homer off starter Jim Maloney. Adcock and Thomas homer off reliever Marshall Bridges. Despite the feat, the Braves lost 10-8. 1978: The Atlanta Braves select Bob Horner with the No. 1 overall pick in the 78 Draft. Horner will go straight to the major leagues becoming the first No. 1 overall pick to do so.
This Day in Atlanta Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,00th career strikeout

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images 1923: The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy. 1925: The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a new major league record. 1996: Greg Maddux is tagged for 11 hits and seven runs in just 3 1/3 innings in a 19-8 loss to the Rockies.
Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 extra-innings loss to Giants

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by Emma Bronsteader/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves battled back from being down 3-0 after the first inning but it still wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game eventually was decided in extra innings and a wild pitch is what ended up handing a 5-4 win to the Giants in this one. I can’t imagine that anybody in Braves Country was enthused about the way this game started.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Back in the mud again

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images I’m not going to waste any more of your time or my time going over this series, so I’ll just state plain facts to get this thing going: The Atlanta Braves headed into this series floating around .500, just like the Diamondbacks did. One of these teams was determined to start getting their season turned around while the other let an opportunity slip through their fingers. Let’s hop right into it.
The Atlanta Braves are mediocre and have been for too long now

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Hi folks! We’re entering June and the Atlanta Braves are still locked in the grips of a diabolically slow start for their standards. After Thursday’s action, they’re right back at seven games under .500 at 27-34 they’re fourth place in the NL East (fourth!) and have just got done getting swept by a Diamondbacks team that is treading water themselves.
Braves get bewildered by Merrill Kelly in 2-1 loss to Diamondbacks

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Merrill Kelly was just too much for Atlanta’s lineup to deal with in this one. Kelly pitched seven shutout innings as Chris Sale’s strong start went down in vain. The Atlanta Braves had their chances (especially late) but they were unable to capitalize and ended up falling to the Diamondbacks in an uninspiring 2-1 defeat.
Braves get bewildered by Merrill Kelly in 2-1 loss to Diamondbacks

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Demetrius Bell

Merrill Kelly was just too much for Atlanta’s lineup to deal with in this one. Kelly pitched seven shutout innings as Chris Sale’s strong start went down in vain. The Atlanta Braves had their chances (especially late) but they were unable to capitalize and ended up falling to the Diamondbacks in an uninspiring 2-1 defeat. Chris Sale got off to a slow start in this one, as the Diamondbacks showed plenty of patience on their way to coaxing a pair of walks out of Sale in the first inning.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks 6/4/2025 game thread

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Demetrius Bell

By Demetrius Bell Let's even up this series. Please. Last night was a very rough way to open up this series, as the Atlanta Braves were never quite in it against he Arizona Diamondbacks. Now, hopefully Chris Sale will be able to deliver a strong start and help get Atlanta back on track. We'll see what happens! The rain has had its say and now it's time to watch some Braves baseball, y'all. Game Notes Preview Lineups Rain Delay updates
Braves vs. Diamondbacks 6/4/2025 game thread

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Demetrius Bell

Last night was a very rough way to open up this series, as the Atlanta Braves were never quite in it against he Arizona Diamondbacks. Now, hopefully Chris Sale will be able to deliver a strong start and help get Atlanta back on track. We’ll see what happens! The rain has had its say and now it’s time to watch some Braves baseball, y’all. • None Rookies and AAA Plate Appearances: Does it Matter for Hitters? • None Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna homers again because of course he did
Braves vs. Diamondbacks rain delay updates

3 weeks ago | batterypower.com | Demetrius Bell

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The middle game of this three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks was scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. ET. It’s not even 7 o’clock yet and we already know that the game won’t be starting in time. If you’re in the Atlanta metro area then this serve as no surprise since the weather has been very choppy all day.