The Atlanta Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays faced off in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the league. The Braves came out on top, with a 6-1 victory over the Rays.
The Braves got off to a hot start, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added another run in the third inning, and two more in the sixth. The Rays were able to get one run back in the fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Braves’ lead.
The Braves were led by starting pitcher Max Fried, who went seven innings and allowed just one run on five hits. He struck out seven batters and walked none. The Braves’ bullpen was also impressive, as they combined to pitch two scoreless innings.
Offensively, the Braves were led by Ronald Acuña Jr., who went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman also had two hits apiece, while Dansby Swanson added a solo home run.
The Rays were led by starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings of work. He struck out seven batters and walked none.
The Braves’ victory was their fifth in a row, and it improved their record to an impressive 42-20. The Rays’ loss dropped them to 39-23 on the season.
The Braves and Rays will face off again tomorrow night in the second game of the series. It should be another exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the league.
