www.si.com/mlb/braves Braves' Profar Experiencing Power Surge Since Return Severe thunderstorm warnings began popping off in the greater Chicago area during the evening rush Thursday. The first severe thunderstorm warnings were issued northwest of Chicago, with a warning in place for southwestern McHenry County until 6:45 p.m.

Along Battery Avenue, the still-carpet-smooth new street that runs along the outside of Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, the All-Star banners are flying. Images of Aaron Judge, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and other stars decorate the walls and light posts around the ballpark in advance of next week’s All-Star Game.

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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. missed one game with lower back stiffness but returned to action Wednesday by hitting two home runs before going 0-for-5 on Thursday. He said he is looking forward to participating in the Home Run Derby and playing in the All-Star Game next week in his home ballpark in Atlanta.

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From Dale Murphy to Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves players have swung big in the Home Run Derby. Acuña Jr. returns for his third try in 2025.

Tyler Soderstrom opened Thursday night’s game with a long home run and closed it with a one-out RBI single to give the Athletics a 5-4 11-inning victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Acuña helped lead the Braves to a 9-2 win against the Athletics — just their third victory in 13 games — a day after an embarrassing 10-1 series-opening loss. The Braves hit a season-high five homers, with others from Drake Baldwin, Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna, who hit his first in 22 games, since June 13.