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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Michael Soroka #34 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a first inning pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox by a score of 3-2 at Truist Park in Georgia.
They are off to an incredible start to the 2026 season, as the best team in the National League.
Former Braves All-Star Thriving With New Team
With the season well under way, it’s worth noting that a former Braves star is doing well with his new MLB team.
Michael Soroka (who is in his first season with the Arizona Diamondbacks) has gone 5-2 with a 3.53 ERA in his first eight games of the 2026 season.
Soroka signed with the franchise over the offseason.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar