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.

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.