"This series became an intriguing one for the sole fact that the Braves made a very interesting signing on September 1. The Rays put SS Ha-Seong Kim on the waiver wire and sure enough, the Braves were the one who decided to pay hm $2 million for one month and hopefully $16 million for 2026 should he decide to exercise his player option for next season."
"This one started swimmingly for Spencer Strider and the Braves, as a first-inning RBI single from Ozzie Albies, a two-RBI single from Michael Harris II in the third inning and then a follow-up two-RBI double in the top of the fifth from Money Mike pushed the Braves out to a 6-2 lead after five innings. Things were going pretty well for Atlanta and Strider through five innings."
"However, after Strider gave up a single to Ian Happ on his 88th pitch of the game which led off the sixth inning for the Cubs, the bullpen got involved and it didn't go well for the Braves. Hunter Stratton came in and gave up a two-run double to old friend Dansby Swanson and just like that, the four-run lead was cut down to two as we entered into the money innings."
"Dylan Lee pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning but Pierce Johnson wouldn't be nearly as successful in the eighth inning. Once again, Ian Happ hit a leadoff single and once again, it led to trouble for the Braves as Carson Kelly bopped one over the ivy in order to tie the game at six runs apiece."
Ha-Seong Kim joined the Braves via waivers on September 1 for $2 million with a $16 million player option for 2026. Kim immediately became the Braves' starting shortstop, providing late-season depth amid uncertainty about his future. Spencer Strider opened the game strongly while Atlanta manufactured early offense, including an RBI from Ozzie Albies and multi-RBI contributions from Michael Harris II. The Braves held a 6-2 lead after five innings. The bullpen faltered in the sixth and eighth innings as Hunter Stratton and Pierce Johnson allowed key hits, including a tying home run by Carson Kelly.
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