On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Chicago Cubs (at home).
They are coming off a 5-2 win on Tuesday.
Mike Yastrzemski finished with two hits, one home run and three RBI’s in two at-bats.
Walt Weiss Makes Honest Statement On Yastrzemski
GettyManager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yastrzemski is in his first season with the Braves after signing with the franchise over the offseason.
Despite his big night on Tuesday, the 35-year-old has struggled this season.
He is batting .214 with 25 hits, one home run, nine RBI’s, 16 runs and one stolen base in 39 games.
After Tuesday’s game, manager Walt Weiss spoke about Yastrzemski (via Reggie Chatman Jr. of 11Alive News).
Weiss: “These are the ups and downs of this game. Everybody struggles in this game. He’s got a good track record. He’s got a high baseball IQ. He understands his swing, he understands what he’s trying to do. I think when guys have that type of aptitude and that type of work ethic, they usually can get through things.”
“When guys have that type of aptitude and work ethic they can usually get through things”
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Yastrzemski has also spent time with the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals over eight seasons in the MLB.
Social Media Reacts To Yastrzemski’s Breakout Game
GettyMike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves signs autographs during batting practice prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying about Yastrzemski’s game:
@680TheFan: “How about Mike Yastrzemski! His RBI single in the bottom of the 3rd has given the Braves a 1-0 lead over the Cubs.”
Grant McAuley: “Boy, did Mike Yastrzemski need that. He’s been grinding it out all year and finally got a hold of one.”
Chad Bishop: “Mike Yastrzemski now 5-for-10 off Colin Rea with three homers”
@discussbaseball: “Mike Yastrzemski has been left out of the Braves dominant 2026. Tonight…he’ll feel a lot better. 2-for-2 with a HR (his first of the year) and 3 RBI thus far — OPS is still a dismal .567.”
Braves Right Now
GettyDominic Smith #8 of the Atlanta Braves scores as he slide across home plate on a RBI single by Mike Yastrzemski #18 in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are the top team in the National League East with a 29-13 record in 42 games.
They are 13-6 in the 19 games they have played at Truist Park.
After missing the 2025 MLB playoffs, the Braves look like a World Series contender this season.
Walt Weiss Makes Honest Statement About Struggling Atlanta Braves Player