After a solid 4-2 homestand, the Atlanta Braves are hitting the road for their longest trip of the season—a nine-game stretch that kicks off Friday night in Colorado. First pitch is set for 8:40 p.m. EDT at Coors Field, where the Braves will look to keep rolling.

Atlanta enters this road trip with the best record in baseball at 22-10, holding a commanding 6.5-game lead in the NL East. That's a strong position to be in as they face a challenging slate that includes series against the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers after this stop in Denver.

Friday's series opener features right-hander Grant Holmes on the mound, making his first start of this crucial road trip. The Braves will be looking to set the tone early, especially with the highly anticipated return of Spencer Strider scheduled for Sunday's series finale. It's a big weekend in Colorado, and the Braves are ready to make a statement in their longest journey of the season.