Game Recap
The Atlanta Braves delivered a decisive performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, turning what began as a matchup between two teams with identical 62-44 records into a dominant 11-2 victory. While both clubs entered the day eyeing a crucial win, it was the Braves who quickly asserted control, signaling their intent early in the contest and never looking back.
The turning point arrived in the bottom of the second inning, when the Braves exploded for a crucial four runs. This offensive outburst immediately put significant distance between the two clubs and set the tone for the remainder of the game, allowing Atlanta to play with a comfortable lead and dictate the pace. From that point on, the Braves' lineup consistently capitalized, building on their early momentum to ultimately amass 11 runs against the visiting Rays.
Atlanta's dominant outing was spearheaded by standout performances both at the plate and on the mound. Catcher Drake Baldwin had an exceptional day for the Braves' offense, collecting two hits, including a home run, driving in an impressive four RBI, and scoring a run himself. On the pitching side, veteran Chris Sale provided a strong start, navigating six innings and recording three strikeouts while allowing just one earned run, effectively stifling the Rays' bats and securing the win for Atlanta.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 2nd inning, when the Atlanta Braves scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale W |
|
6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.29 |
| Nick Martinez L |
|
4.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9.90 |
| Trevor Fondtain |
|
2.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Aaron Bummer |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Ian Hamilton |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Bryan Baker |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Kevin Kelly |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Mason Englert |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Yoendrys Gomez |
|
1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5.14 |
| Raisel Iglesias |
|
0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.91 |
| Tyler LaPorte |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynel Delgado |
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake Baldwin |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Eli White |
|
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mauricio Dubon |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Yastrzemski |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Fortes |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ozzie Albies |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jorge Mateo |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Harris II |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Riley |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Guscette |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Olson |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Santana |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Williamson |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Simpson |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Melton |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor Walls |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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