PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Olson doubled three times, including a bases-loaded drive in a seven-run eighth inning that rallied the NL East champion Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in Friday’s season opener.
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson follows through after hitting a three-run double off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Connor Brogdon during the eighth inning of an opening-day baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — Matt Olson doubled three times, including a bases-loaded drive in a seven-run eighth inning that rallied the NL East champion Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in Friday’s season opener.
Pierce Johnson tossed a scoreless seventh to earn the win for Atlanta in a game delayed a day by rain.NEW YORK — Christian Yelich homered, Freddy Peralta pitched six splendid innings and Milwaukee threw a one-hitter to beat the New York Mets 3-1 in their contentious season opener Friday Civale, a trade deadline acquisition who helped the Rays withstand injuries and make their fifth straight playoff appearance, limited the Blue Jays to George Springer’s solo homer and three singles before turning over a five-run lead to the bullpen.
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