The Braves fell to the Brewers 4-1 on June 11, 2025, as Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 3-hit night wasn't enough to overcome a tough outing for the Atlanta offense.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a frustrating night in Milwaukee for Braves Country. While Ronald Acuña Jr. looked every bit the MVP, putting on a hitting clinic, the rest of the lineup couldn't solve Brewers starter Quinn Priester, leading to a 4-1 loss on Wednesday. The game felt like a classic case of one step forward, two steps back, as a strong pitching effort was ultimately undone by a couple of costly mistakes.
Ronald Acuña Jr. has now recorded multiple hits in three consecutive games, signaling a return to form for the star outfielder.
If there's one major positive to take from this loss, it's the continued resurgence of Ronald Acuña Jr. The superstar outfielder was practically the entire Braves offense, going 3-for-4 and driving in the team's lone run with a crisp single in the fifth. This marks his third straight game with multiple hits, a clear sign that Ronnie is locked in and back to his electrifying ways. While his efforts weren't enough for a team win, seeing Acuña consistently barrel up the ball is a welcome sight that bodes well for the long haul.
On the mound, Grant Holmes delivered a perplexing performance. On one hand, he was electric, matching his career-high with nine strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings and showing impressive command. On the other, two pitches proved to be his undoing. Jackson Chourio launched a 409-foot, two-run homer in the third, and Jake Bauers added a solo shot in the sixth. Those two swings accounted for three of the four Brewers runs and saddled Holmes (3-5) with a tough-luck loss. It was a night that showcased both his high ceiling and his vulnerability to the home run.
Beyond Acuña, the Braves' bats were mostly silent. The team's biggest chance to rally came in the fifth inning after Acuña's RBI single, but the momentum was immediately killed by a groundball double play. That was the story of the night: missed opportunities. Milwaukee's Quinn Priester was effective, holding Atlanta to just one run over six innings, but the Braves' inability to string together hits or capitalize on baserunners was the true culprit in this defeat.
All eyes now turn to the rubber match on Thursday. The Braves will hand the ball to rookie sensation Spencer Schwellenbach, whose steady 3.24 ERA has been a huge boost to the rotation. The mission is simple: salvage the series, get the bats going, and head home on a high note. A win tomorrow would wash away the frustration of tonight's loss and keep the team on the right track.
