The Braves open a three-game series against the A’s with games Friday (7:20 p.m.), Saturday (4:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:35 p.m.) at Truist Park.

The A’s enter at 23-35, fourth in the American League West, eight games behind the Mariners. They have lost two straight (to the Rays) and 14 of their past 19 games that included an eight-game losing streak.

The Braves enter 31-23, second in the National League East, 6-1/2 games behind the Phillies. They just lost three of four games at home against the Nationals and have lost 10 of the past 15 games.

AJC writer Gabriel Burns breaks down the series and the Braves offensive woes so far this season.

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Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) looks down at the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. 
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