Atlanta Braves routs Washington Nationals 7-2
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Washington Nationals 7-2. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Atlanta Braves's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 7th. Atlanta Braves pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ozzie Albies led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Dylan Lee threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
James Wood led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Richard Lovelady threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter JR Ritchie: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 10 K, 0 BB (85 pitches). Bullpen ERA 11.25 (4.0 IP, 5 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 11 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.333). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Matt Olson (3-for-5), Ozzie Albies (3-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI), Dominic Smith (2-for-3).
Washington Nationals: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.208). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Daylen Lile (2-for-2).
Cleanup cold: José Tena (0-for-4), Jacob Young (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.