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Jonah Heim, Braves Pummel Rockies to Sweep Series, Jump to 25-10
Strider returned after an oblique strain and struck out 6, but the Braves’ starter allowed five runs in 4.2 innings.
- Spencer Strider made his 2026 season debut on Sunday, May 3, 2026, returning to the mound at Coors Field for the Atlanta Braves against the Colorado Rockies.
- Following a Grade 1 oblique strain that sidelined him for the season's first month, Strider completed three rehab starts before Sunday, striking out 18 batters over 12+ innings with a 1.42 ERA.
- In 3 1/3 innings, Strider allowed three earned runs while walking five and striking out six on 87 pitches; Chad Bishop noted his "3 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 Ks, 4 H" final line.
- Despite the early pitching change, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-6 on Sunday, with Jonah Heim homering and driving in five runs and Jorge Mateo adding a solo home run.
- Before the game, Atlanta placed star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, while Aaron Bummer earned the win in relief after replacing Strider.
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