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Spencer Strider, Braves Spoil Blake Snell's Season Debut for Dodgers
Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson each drove in two runs as Atlanta snapped an eight-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium.
On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2, snapping an eight-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium.
Pitcher Blake Snell made his season debut after missing time due to left shoulder fatigue, while pregame moments of silence honored late Braves manager Bobby Cox and former owner Ted Turner.
Los Angeles pulled Snell after he allowed four earned runs on 77 pitches. Atlanta capitalized on a bases-loaded opportunity in the second inning when Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson each hit two-run singles for a 5-0 lead.
Andy Pages prevented a shutout for Los Angeles by hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning, but the late offensive push could not overcome Atlanta's early dominance.
The Braves will start Bryce Elder in Sunday's series finale; the right-hander enters with a 3-1 record and 2.02 ERA.