The Atlanta Braves begin the second half with a series win following their first games back from the All-Star break. In the club’s 8–5 victory, catcher Drake Baldwin delivers an unusually strong performance at the plate, going 5-for-5 and hitting two home runs. Austin Riley also contributes as Atlanta secures the win and extends its streak of series success. Multiple reports describe the Braves as “refreshed” after the break and note that the series victory is Atlanta’s 21st of the season, matching the franchise total from the 2025 season. The results reflect a strong start immediately after the midseason break, with key offensive production helping the Braves earn the series win in their return to regular-season play. No additional details on pitching or other individual performances are included in the provided excerpts, but the central points across outlets are Baldwin’s two-homer, perfect-hitting game and the Braves’ overall series achievement in their early second-half games.