That’s not why the Braves handled the Yankees 7-3 at Truist Park, but they were only trailing 3-0 when rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas made a mental baserunning mistake in the third inning that was so grievous …

Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night as both teams resumed action after the All-Star break.

The Yankees (53-44), who have lost three straight, fell three games behind the Blue Jays in the American League East.

Check out more information on how to watch the Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees game today on TV and streaming services: When: Friday, July 18, 2025. Time: 7:15 p.m. Eastern. Where: Truist Park | Atlanta, Georgia. Channel: MLB Network. Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial), DIRECTV (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

ATLANTA —Facing his locker, Yankees pitcher Max Fried was getting ready to head outside to do some throwing when he turned around and noticed a pack of reporters standing a few feet away looking his way. “Oh, OK, I guess we can do this now,” Fried said Friday before the Yankees’ first game after the All-Star break.

The issues at third base were glaring in New York's first game after the break. Having to go with a bullpen game wasn't a good sign, either.

Heading into the home series against the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves have left some spots open in the rotation probables

Both decisions backfired and the Yankees’ slump continued with a 7-3 stinker that was their 19th loss in 30 games since June 13.