Braves squander opportunities, fall to Dodgers in series opener
Battery Power • • sports
Key Points:
- The Braves fell to the Dodgers 3-1 at Dodger Stadium, continuing their struggles at this venue, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving 10 runners on base.
- Atlanta's only run came from an Austin Riley single in the second inning, but the team failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities throughout the game.
- Dodgers responded quickly with an RBI double from Kyle Tucker to tie the game, followed by a go-ahead single from Shohei Ohtani and a Freddie Freeman homer to secure the win.
- Chris Sale pitched seven strong innings with seven strikeouts and no walks but was unlucky to take the loss, as one run was unearned due to a wild throw by Jim Jarvis.
- The series continues Saturday night with Spencer Strider facing Blake Snell, whose season debut is slightly ahead of schedule, with first pitch set for 9:10 p.m. ET.
