The Atlanta Braves had major question marks surrounding their starting rotation coming into the 2026 season. However, the Braves have started 6-3, which is solid and much better than last year’s start.
Despite a 2-1 loss on Saturday, Bryce Elder pitched seven innings and gave up zero earned runs. The solid outing gives Bryce Elder 13 innings of scoreless baseball to start the year. Just like everyone predicted.
As you can imagine, social media has caught fire since the recent Bryce Elder start. The Atlanta Braves lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks out west, but the Braves’ solid start continues.
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Bryce Elder Tagged with Loss Despite Strong Start
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Bryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park on September 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Despite the strong start by Bryce Elder, Elder was tagged with the loss after going seven innings and not allowing an earned run on Saturday night.
The Diamondbacks were able to score two runs, but it was because Elder had a fielding error that allowed two runners to score.
CBS Sports had this to say on the solid Elder start:
“Elder was dominant on the mound after tossing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes, but unfortunately, a throwing error following a bunt in the second inning allowed the Diamondbacks to score their two runs of the game. Elder has pitched much better than his 1-1 record indicates, though. He has posted 13 scoreless innings and a 13:2 K:BB in his first two outings. His next start should come against the Guardians at home next weekend.”
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MLB World Reacts to Bryce Elder Start to Season
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 24: Bryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
As you can imagine, there has been a strong social media reaction to Bryce Elder’s strong start to the season.
Here are the best comments courtesy of X.com:
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