Atlanta Braves tops Toronto Blue Jays 7-3
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Toronto Blue Jays 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Atlanta Braves's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 3rd. Atlanta Braves pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Nathan Lukes led Toronto Blue Jays's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Toronto Blue Jays reliever Hayden Juenger threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Ozzie Albies led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Dylan Lee threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Toronto Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 K, 2 BB (85 pitches). Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 0 K (ERA 9.00).
Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.67 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays: 7 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.226). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Nathan Lukes (2-for-5, 1 HR).
Cleanup cold: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (0-for-3), Jesús Sánchez (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Atlanta Braves: 9 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.310). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Matt Olson (3-for-4), Ozzie Albies (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).