The Atlanta Braves survived a late scare to edge the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday afternoon, with Jurickson Profar delivering the decisive blow. The Braves' left fielder went 2-for-4 with a towering two-run homer in the third inning—his 26th pitch of the game—that proved to be the difference. Profar's clutch hitting overshadowed a shaky start from Erick Fedde, who labored through four innings, surrendering four runs on six hits before Atlanta's bullpen slammed the door. Aaron Bummer and Raisel Iglesias combined for three scoreless frames, with Iglesias striking out two in a tense ninth to preserve the narrow lead.

Cleveland fought back behind Bo Naylor's 4-for-5 performance and Steven Kwan's two hits and two runs, but their rally fell short after Nic Enright allowed a critical two-run homer in relief. The loss snapped the Guardians' momentum, while the Braves extended their road winning streak, proving once again that timely hitting—like Profar's 4 RBI day—can mask pitching imperfections when it matters most.

Baseball’s most relentless offense meets one of its most opportunistic underdogs when the Atlanta Braves roll into Cleveland for a Sunday showdown with the Guardians (1:40 PM ET). The Braves, fresh off another dominant stretch that’s seen them bulldoze pitching staffs with their trademark power-and-patience approach, will look to extend their road dominance against a Guardians team that’s quietly turning heads with clutch performances and airtight defense. This isn’t just a battle of styles—it’s a test of whether Cleveland’s scrappy, small-ball magic can outmaneuver Atlanta’s firepower in what promises to be a tactical chess match at the plate.

For the Guardians, this game is more than just another August afternoon—it’s a chance to prove their resilience against an MLB juggernaut. The Braves, meanwhile, will aim to avoid the upset bug that’s bitten other elite teams in Cleveland’s cozy confines this season. With both squads hungry to make a statement, expect every pitch to matter, from the first fastball to the final swing. The question isn’t just who will win, but how: Will it be Atlanta’s bats launching another barrage, or Cleveland’s gloves and grit stealing the spotlight?