An Explosive Start 
What a way to kick things off! Right from the jump in the 1st inning, our Atlanta Braves showed the New York Yankees how it's done. Jarred Kelenic set the tone with a single to left, and then Ozzie Albies took it up a notch with a towering homer to left, bringing in Kelenic for the early lead. 
Austin Riley wasn't about to be outdone and followed up with a solo homer to center. The Braves were up 3-0 by the end of the 1st inning. Not a bad start, huh?Locking It Down Early 
After a three-run blast in the top of the 1st, our defense and pitching stepped up big time. Anthony Volpe tried to ignite something for the Yanks by walking, but he was caught stealing. Superb play by Sean Murphy! Juan Soto and Aaron Judge struck out swinging, making it crystal clear we're here to dominate. By the end of the 1st inning, it's Braves 3, Yankees 0.Building on the Momentum 
The Braves kept their foot on the gas through the next few innings. Adam Duvall singled to left in the 2nd inning and eventually scored on a single by Jarred Kelenic. Another crucial hit came in the 3rd inning when Ramon Laureano doubled to right, scoring Matt Olson. Before long, the Braves had a commanding 5-1 lead.Power Surge in the 4th 
If Yankee fans thought the Braves would slow down, they were in for a rude awakening. Matt Olson launched a two-run homer to right center to add to the excitement. An error by Yankees’ Jahmai Jones did us a favor as Sean Murphy was able to score, making it 8-1. A big shoutout for our solid defense and pitching throughout the rest of the game.Defensive Clinic
From the 5th inning onwards, our bullpen showed why we're a force to be reckoned with. Sale, Hernandez, Chavez, and Lee shut the Yankees down inning after inning. The Bronx Bombers, including Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, couldn’t find an answer to our pitching.Finishing in Style 
We wrapped things up in classic Braves fashion. Ramon Laureano kept the pressure on with a double in the 9th, although we couldn't add more runs. However, Cody Lee and Clay Holmes ensured the Yanks stayed quiet, finishing with a smooth double play to end the game. That’s an 8-1 victory in the Big Apple!What a game, Braves fans! From the explosive start to the lockdown defense, this was a complete team effort. Let's keep this momentum rolling!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Yankees (June 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 |