The Braves erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field, completing one of the season's most dramatic comebacks. Atlanta trailed 6-0 after two innings before scoring eight unanswered runs over the final five frames.
Michael Harris delivered the decisive blow with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, going 1-for-1 with 2 RBI. The blast capped a remarkable turnaround for Atlanta, which managed just one hit through the first three innings. Harris is batting .307 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI this season.
The comeback began in earnest during the eighth inning when Atlanta scored four runs to pull within 6-5. Mauricio Dubon tripled to right, scoring Acuña Jr., Albies and Olson. Austin Riley then hit a sacrifice fly to right, bringing Dubon home to tie the game at 6-6. Harris homered to right in the ninth, scoring Farmer for the final margin.
Colorado built its early advantage behind a five-run first inning. Hunter Goodman hit a ground rule double to score Julien, TJ Rumfield singled to center to bring Moniak home, and Tyler Freeman reached on a bunt single to score Goodman. Willi Castro grounded out to first, allowing both Rumfield and Freeman to score on a throwing error. Mickey Moniak added a solo homer in the second inning, going 2-for-5 with 2 runs and 1 RBI.
Didier Fuentes earned his first win of the season with a scoreless eighth inning, while Robert Suarez recorded his fourth save. Juan Mejia took the loss for Colorado, allowing 2 runs in one inning of work. Atlanta improved to 40-20 while Colorado fell to 22-38. Ozzie Albies is two stolen bases away from 100 career steals.