Oakland, California- The Atlanta Braves secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, thanks in part to a homerun from outfielder Ramón Laureano. Laureano’s blast in the second inning proved to be the winning run for the Braves, as they held off the Angels for the remainder of the game.
The Braves got on the board early when Austin Riley hit a single in the first inning, driving in Ozzie Albies for the first run of the game. Laureano’s homerun in the second extended their lead to 2-0. The Angels tried to mount a comeback in the fourth inning when Juan Lagares drove in Joe Adell with a single, cutting the deficit to one run. However, the Braves bullpen shut down the Angels offense for the rest of the game, securing the win.
Braves pitcher Drew Smyly delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing only one run on five hits while striking out seven. Smyly’s performance, along with solid relief pitching from Luke Jackson and Chris Martin, helped the Braves maintain their lead and secure the victory.
The win improves the Braves’ record to 46-47 on the season, while the Angels fall to 46-46. The Braves will look to build on this win as they continue their series against the Angels, with hopes of climbing back into playoff contention.
Overall, it was a solid performance from the Braves, with Laureano’s homerun standing out as a key moment in the game. The team will look to carry this momentum forward as they aim to make a push for the postseason.
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