Here’s five things to know on Thursday:
1. Braves demolish Phillies, 14-1
With Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz on the mound, the Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 14-1 on Wednesday night. Folty allowed four hits and no runs in seven innings. Short stop Dansby Swanson had three hits and a three-run home run in Wednesday's win. The Braves play the final of four games against the Phillies on Thursday night at 7:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park.
2. Warriors rally for Game 3 win
The Golden State Warriors stole a game in Cleveland on Wednesday night 118-113. The Cavaliers, who trail in the series 3-0, kept up with the Warriors and even led in the second half for the first time in the 2017 Finals, but the Warriors shooting power proved too much in the final three minutes of the game. Kevin Durant finished with 31 points and eight rebounds while LeBron James finished with 39 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.
3. Steve Sarkisian speaks to media
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian spoke to media on Wednesday. D. Orlando Ledbetter reports on Sarkisian's first day in Flowery Branch and his plan for the Falcons' elite offense. Jeff Schultz writes about Sarkisian's recovery and dealing with alcoholism.
4. Gwinnett Braves Sean Newcomb called up
G-Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb will get his first taste of the majors on Saturday against the New York Mets after being called up on Wednesday.
5. Braves place Adonis Garcia on 10-day DL
Suffering with a sprained left ring finger, Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. Garcia pinch hit on Wednesday, but was placed on the DL after.
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