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Sideline Report for Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Bartolo Colon is having the worst season of his 20-year career, and it got worse Monday when he gave up eight runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Phillies. (AP file photo)
Bartolo Colon is having the worst season of his 20-year career, and it got worse Monday when he gave up eight runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Phillies. (AP file photo)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
June 6, 2017

Here’s five things to know on Tuesday:

1. Braves lose to Phillies

The Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 on Monday in another rough night for Bartolo Colon. Colon gave up eight runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Braves play the second of four games against the Phillies at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday night from SunTrust Park.

2. Falcons OC Steve Sarkisian talks about alcoholism

In an interview with CBS Sports on Monday, new Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian discussed his struggle with alcoholism. Details on the AJC.com.

3. Former Brave Jeff Francoeur makes Fox Sports Southeast debut

Former Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur made his debut as an analyst for Fox Sports Southeast on Monday for the Braves-Phillies matchup from SunTrust Park. More can be seen on the AJC.com.

4. Atlanta United represented well in All-Star Voting

Doug Roberson reports how Atlanta United is doing in MLS All-Star voting. So far, fullback Greg Garza and midfielder Miguel Almiron received enough votes to be on the provisional roster for the All-Star Game on Aug. 2.

5. Hank Williams, Jr. to return to MNF

It was announced on Monday that Hank Williams, Jr. will return to sing the intro for Monday Night Football for the 2017 season. Williams and ESPN severed their connection in 2011 after Williams made controversial comments about former President Barack Obama.

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