Atlanta Braves routs Los Angeles Angels 7-2
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Los Angeles Angels 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 4th. Atlanta Braves pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ozzie Albies led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Robert Suarez threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and picked up a hold.
Jo Adell led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 2-for-4. Los Angeles Angels reliever Mitch Farris threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Reynaldo López: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 2 BB (80 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (5 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.3 IP with 7 K — a flawless relief effort.
Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 8 K, 1 BB (97 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K (ERA 6.75).
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 11 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.333). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Drake Baldwin (2-for-5), Austin Riley (2-for-5), Mauricio Dubón (2-for-4).
Los Angeles Angels: 5 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.185).
Multi-hit games: Jo Adell (2-for-4).