What happened: The Atlanta Braves sent Fourth of July wishes to #BravesCountry on Saturday as the United States marked 250 years of independence. The greeting came with the club in the middle of a series that sits tied 1-1 and a game scheduled for later in the day.
Why it matters: Holiday baseball is one of the sport's oldest traditions, and Atlanta enters this Fourth of July in strong position at 51-35 on the season. With the current series tied 1-1, Saturday's scheduled game gives the Braves a chance to keep momentum going into the second half of the summer.
By the numbers: Atlanta is 51-35 this season, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 3.7. The Braves enter the holiday on a one-game winning streak after taking Friday's game, going 2-3 over their last five.
What to watch: The Braves are scheduled to play later Saturday with the series tied 1-1, and how they close out the holiday weekend will shape their standing heading deeper into July.