US EditionOlson Hits Long Go-Ahead Homer Off Cecconi in 6-Run 6th Inning as Braves Overwhelm Guardians 11-5
Atlanta piled up 15 hits, and Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson fueled a six-run sixth that turned a tied game into a rout.
- On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 at Truist Park in a matchup of first-place teams. The victory showcased Atlanta's offensive dominance in a decisive sixth inning.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. sparked the rally with a solo homer, followed by two-run shots from Matt Olson and Michael Harris II off Guardians starter Slade Cecconi. The six-run sixth inning proved decisive.
- Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo provided a bright spot with a 454-foot home run in the fourth inning. The Guardians, ranked second in the majors with runners in scoring position, squandered multiple opportunities.
- Braves starter Bryce Elder limited Cleveland to one earned run through his outing, while Cecconi suffered the loss . Atlanta's 15 total hits set new season benchmarks for the Guardians' pitching staff.
- The series continues Saturday at 7:15 p.m. from Truist Park with Cleveland left-hander Parker Messick facing Atlanta's Martín Pérez . Both division leaders prepare for the next matchup.
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Braves overwhelm Guardians, 11-5
ATLANTA — Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 on Friday night in a matchup of first-place teams. The Guardians led 2-1 before Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a tying homer off Cecconi in the sixth. Following a single by Drake Baldwin, Olson pulled the 441-foot homer off the top of the Chop House restaurant roof in right field for a 4-2 lead. …
Braves overwhelm Guardians with six-run sixth inning, 11-5
ATLANTA — Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Guardians, 11-5, on April 10 in a matchup of first-place teams. The Guardians led, 2-1, before Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying homer off Cecconi in the sixth. Following […]
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