Drake Baldwin propels Braves past Reds with dramatic 11th-inning decisive hit, clinching a 5-4 victory.
In the Heat of the Game:
The (AP) Atlanta Braves clinched a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, thanks to Drake Baldwin's clutch RBI single in the 11th inning. This triumph marks the Braves' fourth win in their last five games.
Scott Blewett shone with two scoreless innings, securing the win with a record of 1-0.
The nail-biting ninth inning saw the Braves force extra innings with a thrilling two-run rally. Eli White's well-executed bunt brought home Ozzie Albies, and Michael Harris II capitalized with a single to left field, sending in pinch runner Eddie Rosario. Harris finished the game 3 for 5 with a stellar performance of two RBIs [1].
The Reds took a brief lead in the ninth, with rookie Rece Hinds crushing a tie-breaking two-run homer off Raisel Iglesias, ending the inning with a 4-2 scoreline [1].
Reds' catcher Jose Trevino displayed an impressive performance, going 3 for 4, notchng three doubles, and driving in one run [1].
Spencer Schwellenbach put in a quality effort for the Reds, lasting six innings and surrendering just one run, five hits, and striking out five. This appearance came on the heels of a challenging outing against the Dodgers in his last start [1].
Terry Francona, Reds' manager, was ejected in the 11th inning following a heated argument over a caught stealing call at second base [1].
Key Moment:
According to AP MLB, the turning point came in the 11th inning when Baldwin threw out Blake Dunn stealing, providing the Braves with a chance to win the game [1].
Noteworthy Streak:
Braves reliever Pierce Johnson had an impressive 25-batter streak, with nine strikeouts, across his last eight appearances covering 8.1/3 innings [1].
Looking Ahead:
The Braves' next series begins on Friday, as RHP Bryce Elder (2-1, 5.06 ERA) takes the mound against LHP Bailey Falter (1-3, 5.06) in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Reds continue their seven-game road trip at Houston, where RHP Nick Martinez (1-3, 4.19) faces Astros RHP Hunter Brown (5-1, 1.67) [1].
[1] - Source: AP News Hub: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
- The Toronto Blue Jays reported that Eli White's clutch performance straight out of the bench may be a game-changer for the team's upcoming baseball games.
- In the sports world on Thursday, Scott Schwellenbach showcased his talent as a starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in a nail-biting game against the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB.
- On Friday, RBI leader Raisel Iglesias will be taking the mound for the Atlanta Braves, hoping to repeat his impressive performance from the previous game against the Texas Rangers.
- The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Bryce Elder will start their upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, following his recent strong performance in the MLB.
- News from the baseball world indicates that the Reds' rookie Rece Hinds has been impressing crowds with his powerful hits, leading to high expectations for his future games in the league.
