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 New York Yankees are opening up the second half of the season against the Atlanta Braves with a bit of an unorthodox pitching setup. As noted by the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips, the Yankees have announced that right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton will open Friday night's series opener at Truist Park.

The New York Yankees face the Atlanta Braves on Friday, July 18, 2025 (7/18/25) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.