Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves

Braves face DeSclafani tonight: 5 things to know

Anthony DeSclafani of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Oakland Athletics on June 10, 2016. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Anthony DeSclafani of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Oakland Athletics on June 10, 2016. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
June 15, 2016

The Braves face Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani tonight. Here are 5 things to know about him:

1. DeSclafani is a 26-year-old old righty.

2. He is making just his second start of the season due to an oblique injury he suffered late in spring training.

3. He made his first start of the season Friday. He allowed one run in six innings but did not get a decision.

4. He has an 11-14 career record with a 4.38 ERA. He went 9-13 for the Reds last season.

5. DeSclafani pitched for the Florida Gators in college and has also pitched for the Marlins in the majors.

More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, March 28, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Credit: AP

Braves transfer Reynaldo López to 60-day injured list

16m ago

Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off homer makes Braves’ missed opportunities costly to end winless trip

This was a brutal end to a horrific trip: The Braves blew a five-run lead, lost by one run and still are the only winless team in the major leagues.

Braves fall to 0-6, are the only winless team in MLB as disastrous start continues

This is the Braves’ longest season-opening losing streak since they lost nine in a row to begin the 2016 season. The Braves could very well be 0-7 when they return home.

The Latest

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, March 28, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Credit: AP

Braves transfer Reynaldo López to 60-day injured list

16m ago

Braves Report: Unsavory playoff odds

Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off homer makes Braves’ missed opportunities costly to end winless trip

Featured

An aerial image shows the Atlanta skyline on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Atlanta is known for its trees. How far will it go to save them?

A new ordinance to protect Atlanta's trees could soon reach City Council for a vote, but it's not clear if key provisions will make it in.

Training center opponents vow to complicate 2025 city elections

Opponents of the law enforcement training center, known to some as "Cop City," told the AJC they promise to be a thorn in the side for Mayor Andre Dickens as he campaigns.

Watch out, spring breakers: Friday could break records at the Atlanta airport

TSA estimates Friday, April 4 is projected to see a record-breaking 115,000 Atlanta security screenings.