Game result and context
Atlanta Braves defeat Chicago White Sox 2-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Atlanta Braves improved their record to 75-53 with a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, who fell to 66-61. Grant Holmes earned the win for Atlanta, while Anthony Kay took the loss for Chicago.
Final result
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 2-0. The game was played over nine innings, with the Braves scoring one run in the third inning and one run in the seventh inning to secure the win.
Key performances
Austin Riley led the Atlanta offense, going 2-for-4 with two runs batted in. Mauricio Dubón also contributed significantly, recording three hits in four at-bats and scoring one run. On the mound, Grant Holmes pitched 6.0 innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out three batters to earn his eighth win of the season.
For the Chicago White Sox, Anthony Kay pitched 6.0 innings, striking out six batters while allowing two earned runs. Hagen Smith provided 1.1 innings of relief, recording three strikeouts, and Didier Fuentes contributed a scoreless inning of relief for the Braves, earning his 14th hold of the season.
Season and playoff context
Following this game on August 20, 2026, the Atlanta Braves hold a record of 75-53 (.586). The Chicago White Sox move to a record of 66-61 (.520). This contest was part of the 2026 regular season schedule and did not carry playoff implications.