Jack Kochanowicz came in to pitch against Charlie Morton today. He walked Michael Harris II. A hit by pitch and double play later, Matt Olson singled to score Michael Harris II. 1-0 Braves. When the Angels came up Ward struck out, Neto struck out looking, and Nolan Schanuel struck out. Trifecta.
Ramon Laureano homered in the top of the fourth inning to make it 2-0 Braves.
Brandon Drury got a line drive single to center in the fifth inning to provide something resembling offense. Matt Thaiss then walked. Jo Adell hit a flare to right to load the bases for Mickey Moniak. Moniak was hit by pitch to make it 2-1 Braves.
Michael Stefanic popped out and Taylor Ward hit into a double play.
Jose Quijada got in an inning of work for no hits and two strikeouts in the seventh. Roansy Contreras was giving up free bases. He gave up a double, an IBB, and a hit by pitch to load the bases in the eighth inning with no outs. Jarred Kelenic hit a sacrifice fly to make it 3-1 Braves.
Newcomer Brock Burke came in to pitch the ninth inning. He got a couple of strikeouts and there was no further scoring.
Raisel Iglesias came in to pitch for the Braves. He retired the Angels in order. The Braves won this game 3-1.
At least the Angels defense turned several double plays.
Photo credit: Rex Fregosi
