Braves' No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie sharp in Triple-A, nearing major league debut

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Braves' No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie delivered a dominant Triple-A performance, pitching seven innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts. Ritchie is refining his pitch arsenal, focusing on his fastball and breaking balls to keep hitters off balance. He has a 1.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through three starts. The pitcher is expected to reach the major leagues this season, drawing on advice from veteran pitchers like Chris Sale and Spencer Strider.


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