Michael Harris II Grand Slam Leads Braves to 13-2 Rout of Giants
Braves extend lead in NL East with lopsided victory
Returning from the injured list, Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 13-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Harris' 11th home run of the season capped off a five-run first inning for the Braves, who extended their lead to 7-0 with a Marcell Ozuna home run in the second inning.
López Strong in Return
Reynaldo López, also returning from the injured list, pitched five strong innings for the Braves, allowing just two hits and no runs.
The Braves' victory extended their lead in the National League East to 4.5 games over the New York Mets.
Key Stats
- Michael Harris II: 1-for-3, grand slam, 5 RBI
- Marcell Ozuna: 1-for-3, home run, 2 RBI
- Reynaldo López: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R
Quotes
"It was great to be back out there," said Harris. "I'm just glad I could contribute to the win."
"López was outstanding tonight," said Braves manager Brian Snitker. "He gave us exactly what we needed."
Background
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division.
The Braves have won 18 National League East division championships, five National League pennants, and four World Series championships.
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