Austin Riley had three hits, including an RBI single in a four-run ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Orlando Arcia and Marcell Ozuna also had RBI singles in the ninth to help break open a 2-1 game.
Atlanta Braves ’s Austin Riley hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. Atlanta Braves closing pitcher Jesse Chavez, left, high-fives right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, after their win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. All players wore No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Ozuna added another RBI single, and Michael Harris II drove in a run with a fielder’s choice to make it 6-1. Alex Bregman hit an RBI single for Houston in the first, but the Braves took the lead with two runs in the second. Travis d’Arnaud scored on an errant throw by shortstop Jeremy Peña, and Albies was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to score Jarred Kelenic.
Atlanta starter Darius Vines allowed one run and four hits with four strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. Aaron Bummer got two outs for the win. Spencer Arrighetti gave up two runs and four hits with five strikeouts over four innings. Arrighetti improved from his major league debut against the Royals last Wednesday when he was tagged for seven runs in three innings.Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0Astros: RHP Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen Tuesday and if all goes well he will make his season debut this weekend against the Nationals, manager Joe Espada said.
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