Atlanta Braves routs Washington Nationals 9-4
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Washington Nationals 9-4. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Atlanta Braves's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. Atlanta Braves pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Matt Olson led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Kinley threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and picked up a hold.
Daylen Lile led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lord threw 2.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder: 6.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (98 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.90 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.3 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Washington Nationals starter Jake Irvin: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 0 BB (68 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K (ERA 6.75).
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 7 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.212). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Drake Baldwin (2-for-4, 2 RBI).
Washington Nationals: 3 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.097). Includes 1 HR.