Braves Tap Ritchie for Thursday's Game

0:00On April 23rd, the Atlanta Braves are tapping another young arm for Thursday's series finale against the Washington Nationals at 105 PM. Prospect JR Richie gets added to the 40-man roster and takes the mound, helping the team rest its main starters. Earlier this week, DDA Fuente started Wednesday, but lasted just three innings in a short outing. That shifted Martin Perez to long relief, forcing the Braves to pivot from their original Thursday plan. Richie's been lights out in triple-leg when at this season, with a .99 ERA, 102, whip in 28 strikeouts over 27, and a third innings. Chris sale raves about his drive, saying the kids always grinding to reach the bigs. He packs a deep pitch mix. Fastballs, cutters, curves, changeups, sweepers, sliders, and credits his fastball for setting everything up. After shining in spring camp, the Braves gave him a month in the minors to sharpen up. Braves torn back from down 4-1 for an 8-6 win last night, and the weekend lines up with Grand Homes on Friday, Bryce Elder.

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