Bryce Elder has opened the season looking like the polished version Atlanta always hoped for, pounding the zone with a heavy sinker and generating ground balls at an elite clip. Against a Guardians lineup missing Gabriel Arias and getting minimal production from José Ramírez, Elder should cruise through the early innings. Slade Cecconi’s fastball/slider package can miss bats, but his command lapses and the Braves’ patience set the stage for trouble the second time through the order. Atlanta scratches out a run in the second on a Matt Olson walk followed by a Drake Baldwin RBI double. The big blow comes in the fourth: Olson turns on a center-cut cutter for a two-run homer, taking advantage of Cecconi’s tendency to work up in the zone. Cleveland’s lone early answer is a Chase DeLauter solo shot in the fourth, but Elder strands two later that inning and settles back in. Once the game moves to the bullpens, advantage Atlanta. Aaron Bummer and Tyler Kinley bridge smoothly to Raisel Iglesias, whose flawless start continues. Meanwhile Cleveland’s middle relief falters in the eighth—Ozzie Albies drives a two-run double into the right-center gap after consecutive walks, stretching the lead to 6-1 before a ninth-inning cosmetic run off Joel Payamps closes the scoring. The Braves’ superior run differential, deeper lineup, and sharper bullpen tilt the matchup their way. Expect Atlanta to ride Elder’s efficiency and timely power to a comfortable series-opening win.

Pitcher yang Diperkirakan

S. Cecconi Guardians

3-5 5.25 ERA

50 K

B. Elder Braves

5-3 2.50 ERA

67 K

Cleveland Guardians — Roster

Pemain	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Steven Kwan	CF	.264	1	4	.350	.358
Chase DeLauter	RF	.273	5	11	.340	.659
José Ramírez	3B	.151	1	6	.250	.264
Kyle Manzardo	1B	.103	1	2	.222	.179
Rhys Hoskins	DH	.258	0	3	.378	.419
Juan Brito	2B	.417	0	1	.417	.583
David Fry	C	.214	0	0	.389	.286
Angel Martínez	LF	.333	1	6	.421	.485
Brayan Rocchio	SS	.200	1	6	.347	.300

Atlanta Braves — Roster

Pemain	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Ronald Acuña Jr.	RF	.222	1	4	.317	.333
Drake Baldwin	C	.328	5	16	.391	.621
Matt Olson	1B	.278	4	10	.371	.611
Austin Riley	3B	.224	0	4	.333	.265
Mike Yastrzemski	LF	.190	0	3	.306	.286
Ozzie Albies	2B	.273	3	6	.317	.436
Dominic Smith	DH	.357	2	8	.400	.571
Michael Harris II	CF	.235	2	7	.264	.373
Mauricio Dubón	SS	.347	2	9	.373	.571

Permainan pencetak skor

▼ 3

Ronald Acuña Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Steven Kwan. Dominic Smith scores. Michael Harris II to 3rd.

0-1

▲ 4

Kyle Manzardo homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.

1-1

▲ 5

Steven Kwan singles on a line drive to left fielder Mike Yastrzemski. Angel Martínez scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd. Steven Kwan to 2nd. Fielding error by left fielder Mike Yastrzemski.

2-1

▼ 6

Ronald Acuña Jr. homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

2-2

▼ 6

Matt Olson homers (4) on a fly ball to right field. Drake Baldwin scores.

2-4

▼ 6

Dominic Smith singles on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Austin Riley scores.

2-5

▼ 6

Michael Harris II homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field. Dominic Smith scores.

2-7

▼ 7

Ozzie Albies singles on a ground ball to center fielder Steven Kwan. Matt Olson scores. Mike Yastrzemski to 3rd.

2-8

▼ 7

Dominic Smith singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.

2-9

▲ 8

Rhys Hoskins singles on a line drive to left fielder Mike Yastrzemski. Chase DeLauter scores.

3-9

▲ 8

Angel Martínez singles on a fly ball to shortstop Mauricio Dubón. Rhys Hoskins scores. Juan Brito scores. David Fry to 3rd.

5-9

▼ 8

Drake Baldwin doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Mauricio Dubón scores.

5-10

▼ 8

Austin Riley singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez. Drake Baldwin scores. Austin Riley to 2nd. Austin Riley advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by left fielder Angel Martínez.

5-11

Cleveland Guardians — Pukulan

Pemain	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Steven KwanCF	4	0	2	0	1	1	0	.264	.708
Chase DeLauterRF	4	1	1	0	1	0	0	.273	.999
José Ramírez3B	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	.151	.514
Kyle Manzardo1B	4	1	1	1	0	2	1	.103	.401
Rhys HoskinsDH	4	1	1	1	0	1	0	.258	.797
Juan Brito2B	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.417	1.000
David FryC	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.214	.675
Angel MartínezLF	4	1	2	2	0	0	0	.333	.906
Brayan RocchioSS	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.200	.647
Total	34	5	8	4	5	5	1

BATTING

2B: DeLauter (2, Suarez, J).

HR: Manzardo (1, 4th inning off Elder, 0 on, 1 out).

TB: Brito; DeLauter 2; Hoskins; Kwan 2; Manzardo 4; Martínez, A 2.

RBI: Hoskins (3); Manzardo (2); Martínez, A 2 (6).

2-out RBI: Hoskins; Martínez, A 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rocchio; Manzardo 2.

GIDP: DeLauter.

Team RISP: 3-for-8.

Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING

SB: Martínez, A (3, 2nd base off Elder/Baldwin, D).

FIELDING

E: Martínez, A (1, throw).

PB: Naylor, B (1).

DP: (Rocchio-Manzardo).

a-Walked for Naylor, B in the 8th.

Atlanta Braves — Pukulan

Pemain	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Ronald Acuña Jr.RF	5	1	2	2	0	0	1	.222	.650
Drake BaldwinC	5	2	2	1	0	1	0	.328	1.012
Matt Olson1B	4	2	1	2	1	0	1	.278	.982
Austin Riley3B	4	1	2	1	1	0	0	.224	.598
Mike YastrzemskiLF	4	1	0	0	1	2	0	.190	.592
Ozzie Albies2B	4	0	1	1	0	1	0	.273	.753
Dominic SmithDH	4	2	3	2	0	0	0	.357	.971
Michael Harris IICF	4	1	2	2	0	1	1	.235	.637
Mauricio DubónSS	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	.347	.944
Total	38	11	15	11	3	5	3

BATTING

2B: Dubón (5, Festa, M); Baldwin, D (2, Allard).

HR: Acuña Jr. (1, 6th inning off Cecconi, 0 on, 0 out); Olson (4, 6th inning off Cecconi, 1 on, 0 out); Harris II (2, 6th inning off Festa, M, 1 on, 2 out).

TB: Acuña Jr. 5; Albies; Baldwin, D 3; Dubón 3; Harris II 5; Olson 4; Riley, A 2; Smith, Do 3.

RBI: Acuña Jr. 2 (4); Albies (6); Baldwin, D (16); Harris II 2 (7); Olson 2 (10); Riley, A (4); Smith, Do 2 (8).

2-out RBI: Harris II 2; Albies; Riley, A; Smith, Do 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris II; Acuña Jr.; Yastrzemski.

GIDP: Baldwin, D.

Team RISP: 6-for-13.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

E: Yastrzemski (1, fielding).

DP: (Olson-Dubón-Olson).

Cleveland Guardians — Lemparan

Pelempar	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Slade Cecconi(L, 0-2)	5.1	7	5	4	1	3	2	85-50	5.74
Matt Festa	0.2	3	2	2	0	0	1	17-13	8.10
Peyton Pallette	1.0	2	2	2	2	1	0	37-20	4.70
Kolby Allard	1.0	3	2	2	0	1	0	18-15	7.94

Atlanta Braves — Lemparan

Pelempar	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Bryce Elder	4.2	4	2	2	3	3	1	76-43	1.02
Aaron Bummer	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6-4	0.00
Tyler Kinley(W, 2-0)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10-9	0.00
Dylan Lee	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	7-7	1.35
José Suarez	0.2	4	3	3	1	1	0	31-18	9.95
Joel Payamps(H, 1)	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3-2	3.00
Osvaldo Bido	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	14-7	1.29

Info pertandingan

Wasit: Home Plate: Dexter Kelley; First Base: Chris Conroy; Second Base: John Tumpane; Third Base: Brennan Miller

Stadion: Truist Park, Atlanta

Cuaca: 76°F, Clear

Angin: 3 mph, L To R

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