Atlanta Braves defeat Colorado Rockies 9-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 2, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 9, Colorado Rockies 1
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Coors Field. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 10 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 8 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 11 strikeouts.
- Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Chase Dollander (Colorado Rockies): 5.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Jordan Beck (Colorado Rockies): 1-for-4, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 8 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 24-10 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 12-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 14 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
This result left the Colorado Rockies 14-20 in the 2026 regular season (7-8 at home, 7-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 18 times. That made it three straight losses for the Colorado Rockies.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Colorado Rockies: the Atlanta Braves at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.