Pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton delivered a two-run double and Bellinger added an RBI single that made it 7-3. But Judge extinguished the rally when he struck out against lefty Dylan Lee with runners on the corners.

TBD; Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the New York Yankees on Friday to begin a three-game series. Atlanta has a 24-22 record at home and a 42-53 record overall.

The Atlanta Braves will be taking on the New York Yankees as the home stretch is starting. The Braves are well out of playoff contention, so if they want a chance they will need to start winning consistently now.

New York Yankees fans had an up-and-down relationship with this player in the past, but could a reunion provide redemption?

The New York Yankees have a glaring hole at third base after moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base. Could they make a huge move to fill their need?

In the midst of what could end up being his third AL MVP season in the last four years, Aaron Judge hopes to join follow in the footsteps of New York Yankees legends Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera by playing into his 40s.

If Judge stays relatively healthy over the rest of his career, he is going to blast past someone among the Core Four in Yankee mythology.