Braves Start Slow, Rally Late
Our Braves got off to a quiet start in the 1st inning, with Jarred Kelenic and Austin Riley grounding out and Matt Olson striking out, leaving us scoreless. Unfortunately, the Padres took an early lead with Xander Bogaerts singling to center and driving in a run. The score stood at 1-0 for the Padres after the 1st inning.Pitcher's Duel Through Early Innings
The 2nd and 3rd innings kept us on the edge of our seats with both teams locked in defensive mode. Our batters struggled to make contact, with strikeouts and flyouts aplenty. However, the Padres also couldn't add to their tally, keeping us just one run behind.Breakthrough in the 4th Inning
The 4th inning brought excitement as Ozzie Albies singled to right, followed by Austin Riley's strikeout. But it was Matt Olson's single to center that scored Albies, tying the game at 1-1. This was exactly the momentum shift we needed!
Taking the Lead in the 5th
Top of the 5th saw Travis d'Arnaud walking and stealing second, setting the stage for Adam Duvall to single to left, bringing d'Arnaud home. We took the lead 2-1! The Padres couldn't respond in their half, thanks to our solid pitching.Explosive 6th Inning
The 6th inning was a game-changer! After a Matt Olson fielder's choice and a single from Marcell Ozuna, Travis d'Arnaud launched a three-run homer to center, putting us up 5-1. Our fans went wild as we extended our lead!Padres Fight Back, But Braves Hold Strong
The Padres pushed in the 7th inning with a two-run homer by Luis Campusano, but our bullpen held firm. Entering the 8th with d'Arnaud hitting another solo homer - this one a 445-foot blast! We padded our lead to 6-3.
Closing Down the Win
Heading into the 9th, closer Iglesias relieved Jiménez and shut the door, striking out Kyle Higashioka and getting David Peralta and Jurickson Profar to line out. A stellar team performance ensured a 6-3 win!Final Thoughts
A massive shoutout to our Braves for an outstanding win. Travis d'Arnaud's power-hitting and Matt Olson's timely single stood out, while our bullpen showed resilience. Let's keep this momentum going, Braves fans! See you at the next game!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Padres (July 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |