Atlanta Braves tops Houston Astros 4-2
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves defeated Houston Astros 4-2.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. Atlanta Braves pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Mike Yastrzemski led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Smith-Shawver threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and picked up a hold.
Jose Altuve led Houston Astros's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown threw 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 10 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Martín Pérez: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (79 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 1 ER, 9 K (ERA 1.93).
Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 2 BB (98 pitches). Bullpen ERA 9.00 (4.0 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 6 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.182). Includes 1 HR. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Mike Yastrzemski (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Houston Astros: 8 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.229). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Yordan Alvarez (2-for-4), Jose Altuve (2-for-4, 1 HR), Yainer Diaz (2-for-4, 1 HR).