Austin Riley heating up with 2 opposite-field homers
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Key Points:
- Braves third baseman Austin Riley hit two opposite-field home runs in a 9-0 victory over the Phillies, marking three home runs in his last two games.
- Riley broke a career-long home run drought earlier in the week and has shown improvement by driving the ball to the opposite field.
- Braves pitcher Bryce Elder praised Riley’s recent hitting, suggesting that when Riley drives the ball the other way, it poses a significant threat.
- Riley credited his recent success to hard work and better pitch selection, noting he’s now in a better position to drive the ball compared to earlier in the season.
