Marcell Ozuna, Austin Riley help Braves rally past Padres

Slumping Marcell Ozuna belted a two-run homer and Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI double within the eighth inning to elevate the host Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.

The Padres surprised the Braves by scoring 4 runs to take a 5-2 lead within the prime of the eighth. Atlanta, nevertheless, responded with its personal four-run rally to regain the lead.

The Braves tied it towards Steven Wilson (3-1) on an RBI single by Ozzie Albies and a two-run shot by Ozuna, who was in a 3-for-45 stoop. It was Ozuna’s fifth homer and first since April 17 towards the Padres. Atlanta took the lead when Travis d’Arnaud scored on Riley’s double.

The successful pitcher was Kenley Jansen (2-0), who labored 1 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out two batters

Atlanta scored a run within the first inning on Matt Olson’s solo residence run. It was his first homer since Might 3.

The Braves made it 2-0 with a run within the third inning. William Contreras walked and scored after Albies slapped a double simply contained in the first-base line.

The Padres scored a run within the fifth when Trent Grisham doubled residence Wil Myers.

Errors by first baseman Olson and third baseman Riley opened the door for San Diego to attain 4 unearned runs towards reliever Will Smith within the eighth.

Jorge Alfaro drove the primary run residence with a single and two extra runs scored when Riley threw away a possible double-play ball. Eric Hosmer legged out a grounder to forestall a double play and permit one other run to attain.

Neither starter acquired a call.

Atlanta’s Charlie Morton labored six innings and allowed one run on three hits, one stroll and a season-high seven strikeouts.

Sean Manaea pitched seven innings and allowed three runs on six hits, two walks and 12 strikeouts – one shy of matching his profession excessive. He was eliminated after permitting a leadoff stroll within the eighth.

The groups will play a rubber sport on Sunday. The season collection is tied 3-3.

–Subject Degree Media