San Francisco Giants tops Atlanta Braves 7-3
Game Summary
San Francisco Giants topped Atlanta Braves 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected San Francisco Giants's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. San Francisco Giants pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Jonah Cox led San Francisco Giants's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. San Francisco Giants reliever Jason Foley threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Michael Harris II led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Ray Kerr threw 3.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
San Francisco Giants starter Anthony Molina: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 6 K, 0 BB (75 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (84 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.91).
Hitting Analysis
San Francisco Giants: 9 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.290). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Bryce Eldridge (2-for-5), Jonah Cox (2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Andrew Knizner (2-for-4).
Atlanta Braves: 9 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.257). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Drake Baldwin (2-for-4), Michael Harris II (2-for-4, 1 HR), Austin Riley (2-for-4).
Cleanup cold: Matt Olson (0-for-4), Mauricio Dubón (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.