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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.