Atlanta snapped a five-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Athletics thanks to a two-homer night from Ronald Acuna Jr., who came back from injury. The Braves are now 3-10 over the last 13 games whereas the Athletics are 6-7 in that span.

Home Run Derby participants are starting to take shape, and Athletics' Brent Rooker recently accepeted the invitation.

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson remains iffy for the All-Star Game after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch, but X-rays showed there were no broken bones.