Atlanta Braves 8, Texas Rangers 5: Austin Riley homered and drove in 4 runs
Austin Riley homered and drove in 4 runs, while Grant Holmes worked 5 innings in the Atlanta Braves' win over the Texas Rangers.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Austin Riley homered and drove in 4 runs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on July 19, 2026. Grant Holmes worked 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 74 pitches.
The final margin
The Atlanta Braves scored in 6 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 7th, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Texas Rangers scoreless in 6 of 9 innings. The Atlanta Braves finished with 8 runs and a 3-run margin.
In the bottom of the 1st, Michael Harris II drove in 1 run with a sac fly. The play put the Atlanta Braves ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the close of July 19, 2026, the Atlanta Braves were 57-41, 1st in the division.
Work with the bats
Austin Riley collected 3 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs. Drake Baldwin went 5-for-5 with 3 runs, 2 home runs, and 2 RBIs. Brewer Hicklen finished 2-for-3 with 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Michael Harris II went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI. Matt Olson finished 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 walk. Eli White had 0 hits in 1 at-bat with 1 run. The Atlanta Braves got 14 hits from 5 batters. They also drew 2 walks. 6 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching in the win
Over 5 innings, Grant Holmes used 74 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 3 runs, walking 2 and striking out 2. Across 9 innings, the Atlanta Braves' staff threw 138 pitches, allowed 11 hits and 5 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.