Braves Report podcast: Home after sweet sweep in Houston

Atlanta Braves closer pitcher Raisel Iglesias celebrates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. The Braves won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, and closer Raisel Iglesias, right, celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. The Braves won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia celebrates his RBI single against the Houston Astros during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., right, celebrates his home run as he runs past home plate umpire Dan Bellino, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. The Braves won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon points to the dugout in celebration as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia, right, turns a double play over Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) as he slide into second base during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. Astros' Yordan Alvarez was out at first. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Luis Guillorme, top, jumps over Houston Astros designated hitter Yainer Diaz (21) after throwing to first base as Diaz slides into second base on Guillorme's attempted double play during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. Jeremy Pena was safe at first. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon (14) celebrates his home run as he steps on home plate next umpire Dan Bellino, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, right, celebrates his home run with third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89) as he round the bases during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker, right, ducks to avoid getting hit by the pitch from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, in catcher Travis d'Arnaud, center and home plate umpire Dan Bellino, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Luis Guillorme, left, grabs the ball as it drops between him and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, on a hit by Houston Astros designated hitter Yainer Diaz during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) and Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrate a home run by Alvarez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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Atlanta Braves closer pitcher Raisel Iglesias celebrates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston. The Braves won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

By AJC Sports

Updated April 18, 2024

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, host Barrett Sallee recaps the Braves’ sweep of the Astros in Houston.

Hear from manager Brian Snitker and pitcher Max Fried.

Barrett also previews the Braves’ upcoming series against the Texas Rangers with Matt McClearin of Sportsradio 96.7 in Dallas.

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