Los Angeles Dodgers tops Atlanta Braves 3-1
Game Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 3-1.
A classic pitchers' duel: 18 combined strikeouts between the two staffs.
Key Players
Michael Harris II led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 4-for-4. Atlanta Braves reliever Aaron Bummer threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Freddie Freeman led Los Angeles Dodgers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kyle Hurt threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 0 BB (102 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K (ERA 0.00).
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (88 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (5 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.3 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 7 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.241).
Multi-hit games: Michael Harris II (4-for-4), Austin Riley (2-for-4).
Los Angeles Dodgers: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.192). Includes 1 HR.