Game Summary
Austin Riley hit two two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ seven-game win streak with a 4-3 victory on Sunday night.
Riley went deep in the first inning and again in the third. A pinch-hit homer by Miguel Rojas off Dylan Lee in the seventh cut the lead to 4-3.
Game Highlights
Braves closer Raisel Iglesias gave up an infield hit to Andy Pages to open the ninth. Pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim stole second base and advanced to third on Will Smith’s strikeout. Iglesias struck out Rojas and Austin Barnes to earn his fifth save.
The Braves had been 0-5 against the Dodgers this season after losing the first two games of the series. Atlanta avoided being swept in the season series and snapped a string of seven consecutive losses to Los Angeles that began last season.
Pitching Performance
Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (1-2) trailed 2-0 before recording an out. May walked Alex Verdugo to open the game, and Riley drilled a homer 426 feet to left field.
Riley added another shot, his eighth, off May in the third.
Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder (2-1) struck out six in five-plus innings. He was charged with two runs and four hits.
Dodgers left fielder Michael Conforto made a diving catch on Drake Baldwin’s drive in the second.
Key Moments and Statistics
Key Moment
Right-hander Pierce Johnson inherited runners on first and second with no outs when he took over for Elder in the sixth. He recorded three consecutive outs, including Max Muncy’s run-scoring groundout.
Key Stat
Conforto struck out looking in his two at-bats, leaving him in a 0-for-28 slump and his batting average at .141.
Upcoming Games
Los Angeles continues its 10-game trip when it opens a three-game series at Miami on Monday night. Atlanta RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (1-2, 4.26 ERA) will face Cincinnati RHP Brady Singer (4-1, 3.24 ERA) in Monday night’s opener of a four-game home series.
Conclusion
The Atlanta Braves’ victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers marked a significant turning point in their season, as they snapped a seven-game losing streak against their opponents. Austin Riley’s impressive performance, including two two-run homers, was a key factor in the Braves’ win. The team’s ability to hold off the Dodgers’ late-game rally and secure the victory is a testament to their resilience and determination.
FAQs
Q: Who hit two two-run homers in the game?
A: Austin Riley hit two two-run homers in the game.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score of the game was 4-3 in favor of the Atlanta Braves.
Q: Who earned the save for the Braves?
A: Raisel Iglesias earned the save for the Braves.
Q: What is the Dodgers’ next game?
A: The Dodgers’ next game is against the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Q: What is the Braves’ next game?
A: The Braves’ next game is against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.
