Home / Sports / Braves Top Angels 8-2 Behind Olson's Homer
Braves Top Angels 8-2 Behind Olson's Homer
9 Apr
Summary
- Matt Olson hit a crucial two-run homer in the third inning.
- Grant Holmes pitched effectively into the seventh inning.
- Atlanta secured an 8-2 victory over Los Angeles.
The Atlanta Braves secured an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The game's turning point arrived in the third inning when Matt Olson connected for a two-run home run, breaking a 2-2 tie and giving the Braves a lead they would not relinquish.
Pitcher Grant Holmes (1-1) was instrumental in the Braves' success, pitching effectively into the seventh inning. He left the game with runners on base and the formidable Mike Trout due up, but reliever Joel Payamps struck out Trout to end the threat.
Atlanta's offense was bolstered by a two-run double from Mauricio Dubón in the fifth inning and a run-scoring single by Drake Baldwin in the sixth, extending their lead and securing the win. Angels' outfielder Adell went 3 for 4 in the contest.
