Justin Toscano

1 week ago | macon.com | Justin Toscano

TORONTO – It began with Sean Murphy's two-run home run in the first inning. Two innings later, Austin Riley blasted a home run. And two innings after that, he launched a three-run bomb. The scoreboard at that time: 8-0, Braves. Remember this team? "I definitely think this is us," Riley said. The Braves on Monday beat the Blue Jays, 8-4, at Rogers Centre here in Toronto. Blue Jays left-hander Easton Lucas had not allowed a run over two starts to begin this season … then was tagged for eight of them.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Justin Toscano

TORONTO – It began with Sean Murphy’s two-run home run in the first inning. Two innings later, Austin Riley blasted a home run. And two innings after that, he launched a three-run bomb. More StoriesFeaturedLocal students, others across the country fear arrest if legal status is not reinstated The story of Hartsfield-Jackson, the city’s most famous landmark, is emblematic of Atlanta's signature boosterism: aiming high without letting the odds get in the way.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Justin Toscano

TORONTO – After the Braves’ series in Tampa, Marcell Ozuna did not travel with the team to Toronto. He went back to Atlanta. The Braves sent Ozuna home to have an exploratory MRI on his hip to ensure there was no serious injury. “And there wasn’t, so he’ll be back and getting treatment every day,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said at Rogers Centre before Monday’s series opener against the Blue Jays.

1 week ago | macon.com | Justin Toscano

TORONTO – After the Braves' series in Tampa, Marcell Ozuna did not travel with the team to Toronto. He went back to Atlanta. The Braves sent Ozuna home to have an exploratory MRI on his hip to ensure there was no serious injury. "And there wasn't, so he'll be back and getting treatment every day," Braves manager Brian Snitker said at Rogers Centre before Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. "He'll kind of take it as a day-to-day thing."The MRI simply revealed inflammation.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Justin Toscano

TAMPA – As he rounded the bases following his three-run bomb off Enyel De Los Santos, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero pumped his arms and fists in celebration. In those moments, reality began to set in for the Braves. Another series loss. A wasted opportunity to build more momentum after a great series win over the rival Phillies. A tough flight to Toronto instead of a happy one. More questions and fewer answers. Caminero’s home run sealed Atlanta’s 8-3 loss to the Rays on Sunday at George M.