Braves’ Brian Snitker Sends Blunt Message After Jurickson Profar’s Suspension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If the Atlanta Braves eventually turn their disappointing 2025 season around, we may point to the 'Jurickson Profar Game' as its turning point.

Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-day PED suspension Wednesday, did his first interview since the penalty was handed down four games into his first season with the Braves, and played his first game since that ignominious day.

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It's Thursday, July 3 and the Angels (42-43) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (39-46). José Soriano is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Bryce Elder for Atlanta. The Braves evened up the series 1-1 after a 8-3 victory on Wednesday thanks to a seven-run sixth inning on two homers via Sean Murphy (3 RBI HR) and Matt Olson (grand slam).

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Angels vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on July 2, 2025 on ESPN.

Jo Adell's run-scoring double in the eighth inning ended a scoreless tie and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0.

Four-run eighth inning, keyed by Jo Adell's double, breaks open the game as the Angels beat the Atlanta Braves.