Braves' 8-Game Winning Streak Halted in Mahle's Debut

WHO:

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle was acquired from the Giants in a trade for Minor League right-hander Anthony Molina.

Battery Power - Max Fried faced the Yankees for the first time as a member of the Braves.

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle, Raisel Iglesias, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Walt Weiss, George Lombard Jr., Ryan McMahon, Amed Rosario, Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Mauricio Dubón, Buster Posey.

Battery Power - Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Mahle picked up a no-decision in his debut, tying his season high with nine strikeouts, the most in six-plus scoreless innings by a Braves pitcher making his debut in franchise history.

Battery Power - Raisel Iglesias blew his third save in 27 opportunities this season, allowing two runs in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - The Braves lost to the Yankees, 3-2, in 10 innings, ending their eight-game winning streak.

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle made his debut for the Braves, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks, and striking out nine.

Battery Power - Raisel Iglesias blew his third save in 27 opportunities this season.

Battery Power - Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit solo home runs in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Yankee Stadium.

Battery Power - The Braves were playing against the New York Yankees.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Braves acquired Tyler Mahle from the Giants on a Sunday before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.

Battery Power - The game was a series opener between the Braves and Yankees.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Braves were looking for an innings eater before the trade deadline and acquired Mahle to fulfill that need.

Battery Power - The Braves built a two-run lead but lost it due to a late collapse in the final two innings.

HOW:

MLB.com - Mahle's fastball touched 96 mph, and he effectively used his splitter to get swings and misses.

MLB.com - Mahle utilized his four-seam fastball, splitter, and cutter effectively during his debut.

Battery Power - Iglesias made a throwing error on an infield chopper, which contributed to the Yankees tying the game.

In a significant trade, the Braves acquired Tyler Mahle from the Giants in exchange for Minor League right-hander Anthony Molina. Making his debut with the Braves, Mahle tied his season high with nine strikeouts over six-plus scoreless innings, marking the most strikeouts by a Braves pitcher in their debut in franchise history, while Raisel Iglesias faced a tough outing, blowing his third save of the season by allowing two runs in the ninth inning. Mahle showcased his skills with a fastball that touched 96 mph and effectively utilized his splitter to secure swings and misses.