Here’s five things to know on Wednesday:
1. Braves lose to Angels
The Atlanta Braves lost 9-3 to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. The Braves and pitcher Bartolo Colon gave up nine runs in the third inning, marking one of the worst pitching performances of Colon's career. The Braves play the final game of a three-game series against the Angels on Wednesday at 10:07 p.m.
2. Dream to play Stars
The Atlanta Dream and San Antonio Stars have an early tipoff on Wednesday when they face off at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.
3. Get to know Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel
D. Orlando Ledbetter reports a few things to know about Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel's first session with media on Tuesday. Manuel was promoted from defensive backs coach to defensive coordinator in February.
4. Mark Fox comments on Yante Maten's return
Seth Emerson reports on Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox's conversations with Yante Maten while Maten was testing the waters of the NBA Draft earlier this month. Emerson also reports on Fox's take on the search for an assistant coach and the Bulldogs' non-conference schedule.
5. Hunter Strickland, Bryce Harper suspended for Monday's brawl
San Francisco Giants relieving pitcher Hunter Strickland and Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper have been suspended for instigating a brawl in Monday's game between the Giants and Nationals. Strickland was suspended for six games while Harper was suspended for four games.
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