Recap the Braves' 7-2 loss to the Brewers on Aug. 6, 2025. Atlanta's home losing streak hits six games as Spencer Strider falters and the offense sputters.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The frustration at Truist Park is becoming a familiar feeling. The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Wednesday, marking their sixth consecutive loss at home and sinking their season record to a dismal 47-65. In what has become a recurring theme, the offense struggled to gain traction and a single rough inning for the pitching staff put the game out of reach early.
The Braves have now lost seven of their last ten games and own a brutal 21-37 record at Truist Park this season.
The game felt decided in the third inning when the Brewers hung a four-run frame on starter Spencer Strider, who ultimately fell to 5-8 on the season. A two-run single from Andrew Vaughn did most of the damage, and the Braves' bats, missing the powerful presence of an injured Austin Riley, had no answer. A solo home run from Eli White was a brief bright spot, but the team couldn't muster another run until an RBI walk from Ozzie Albies in the seventh, long after the game was decided. With Riley remaining on the IL, the team recalled infielder Yosver Alvarez from Triple-A, but patching holes can't fix the fundamental inconsistencies that have plagued the team, particularly at home.
While the mood in the big-league clubhouse is somber, there's a current of excitement building in the minor leagues. The Braves' farm system, once considered a weakness, is getting a significant infusion of talent. The 2025 draft class is already making waves, with first-round pick Tate Southisene and fourth-rounder Dixon Williams entering the organization's top 10 prospects. Williams is already turning heads in Low-A, showcasing an exciting combination of power and speed that offers a glimpse of a brighter future.
The promising news doesn't stop with the newest draftees. In Triple-A Gwinnett, the future of the rotation is taking shape. No. 2 prospect Hurston Waldrep was nearly untouchable in July, posting a minuscule 0.78 ERA. He's joined by fellow top arm JR Ritchie, who is showing increased stamina with a 3.94 ERA and two starts going into the sixth inning. Meanwhile, in Low-A Rome, 2025 draftee Alex Lodise had a professional debut for the ages, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and three RBIs. These performances are a crucial reminder that while the major league club struggles, the talent pipeline is being restocked.
It's a tough pill to swallow, but the 2025 season is looking more and more like a developmental year. While the losses pile up at Truist Park, the real action for the future of this franchise is happening in places like Gwinnett and Rome. The immediate future may be bleak, but keep an eye on the prospects. The next great Braves team is being built right now, even if we can't see them in Atlanta just yet.
