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Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series
Matt Olson’s 12th home run highlighted Atlanta’s 5-4 loss Monday as the Braves and Mariners continue a three-game series.
The Seattle Mariners lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves after winning Monday's game 5-4 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
During Monday's defeat, Braves first baseman Matt Olson hit a home run, becoming the 166th player in MLB history to reach 300 career home runs.
Braves pitcher Bryce Elder faces Mariners pitcher George Kirby on Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT, with Elder holding a 3-1 record and 1.88 ERA.
Atlanta enters the matchup with a 25-11 record, leading the NL East, while Seattle holds a 17-19 record in second place in the AL West.
The Mariners have placed multiple players on the 60-day injured list, including pitcher Logan Evans and infielder Carlos Vargas, impacting roster depth.