The Atlanta Braves have been a force to reckon with in recent seasons, making waves in the postseason and showcasing a roster brimming with talent and resilience. Our breakdown page dives into the thrilling, often chaotic moments that define this team’s journey—from the fiery clash with the Marlins that saw Pablo López ejected for hitting Ronald Acuña Jr. to the notorious 1984 brawl with the Padres that ignited after a hit-by-pitch message from Pascual Perez. We’ll also explore pivotal performances, like Game 5’s unraveling for Mike Foltynewicz, where misplaced pitches turned a hopeful start into a dramatic struggle. Get ready to relive the highs and lows that make Braves baseball a rollercoaster of emotions!
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Pitcher gets ejected after throwing one pitch
Marlins got heated fast. Pablo López threw one pitch, hit Ronald Acuña Jr. in the elbow, and immediately got tossed.
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The Braves and Padres brawl multiple times in one game back in 1984
Things got out of control fast between the Braves and Padres in this infamous 1984 brawl-filled matchup. It all started when Braves pitcher Pascual Perez hit Padres leadoff man Alan Wiggins with the first pitch. Wiggins had annoyed the Braves the day before by bunting for hits, and Perez clearly wanted to send a message.
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The Cardinals scored 10 runs in the 1st inning vs the Braves, here’s what happened
Game 5 started off ugly for the Braves and only got worse. Mike Foltynewicz came out trying to work sliders and outside fastballs, but he couldn’t locate consistently. His fastball had too much run and kept drifting into the zone instead of staying outside.
View count: 2,254,864 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Jomboy’s best lip readings of 2021 compilation
This wrap-up montage covers a wild batch of MLB lip-reading moments, with chaos breaking out across several games. Nestor Cortes gets hit with a rare balk call from the third base umpire, leading to a tense back-and-forth about who has jurisdiction. Later, he mocks the situation with exaggerated pickoff moves and sarcastic commentary.
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Ump steps in front of plate to stop warm up pitches
Kenley Jansen came on in the ninth to close out a game the Braves were leading over the Padres. Under MLB’s pace-of-play rules, he got two minutes and five seconds to warm up. Before he could throw, umpires stopped him for a mandatory sticky substance check.
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