The article recaps a scorching series opener in Phoenix. The Atlanta Braves overwhelmed the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to Reynaldo López’s sharp pitching and an offense that just wouldn’t quit.
López dominated over five crisp innings. He allowed only one run and struck out three, giving Atlanta’s lineup room to breathe and attack.
Arizona’s pitchers looked outmatched. The Braves turned a close game into a blowout with an eight-run fifth inning that felt almost unfair.
Braves blow out D-backs in Phoenix as López-to-offense chemistry clicks
The night really belonged to Atlanta. López set the tone early, then the bats just started flying—what else is new with this team?
Matt Olson, Dominic Smith, and Mauricio Dubón launched solo homers. Those early fireworks erased a deficit and seemed to flip a switch for the Braves.
Eight-run onslaught and ABS drama
That fifth inning? Wild. Atlanta sent 12 guys to the plate and flipped a 2-1 deficit into a 10-1 rout with a bunch of hits and extra-base knocks.
Austin Riley and Michael Harris II each ripped two-run doubles. Ozzie Albies capped it off with a two-run single.
It wasn’t all brute force, either. ABS reviews overturned a strike-three call (turned into a walk) and reversed a double play, giving Atlanta even more chances to pile on.
- Olson ended up with three hits and three RBIs, leading the charge.
- Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón both knocked in runs and kept the pressure on.
- The Braves just didn’t let up, seizing every break the reviews handed them.
The Diamondbacks just couldn’t get back up after that. Nolan Arenado’s earlier error led to five unearned runs, and Ryne Nelson’s night unraveled—he lasted just 4 2/3 innings, giving up seven runs (only two earned), with three walks and three Ks.
Final score: Braves 17, Diamondbacks 2. That’s a statement, plain and simple.
Meanwhile in the American League: Twins, Royals and a late home-run spree
Taj Bradley shreds slow start and Twins erupt late
Elsewhere, the Twins took down the Royals 5-1. Taj Bradley tossed six strong innings, and Minnesota’s bats came alive late.
Three ninth-inning homers iced it, turning a tight contest into a comfortable win for the Twins. Sometimes, you just have to wait for the fireworks.
- Bradley’s solid outing set the stage for Minnesota’s late surge.
- The Twins’ power in the ninth made the difference and sent a little message of their own.
Giants roll past Mets on Susac’s impressive debut
In San Francisco, the Giants topped the Mets 7-2. Rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3-for-3 in his debut start.
Susac’s first big-league game hit a high note. Teammates Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt also chipped in with decisive contributions as the night wore on.
- The Mets’ pitching woes just kept coming. Robbie Ray and David Peterson struggled early, and the Giants took control of the scoreboard.
- Blade Tidwell came in for relief and slammed the door, tossing three scoreless innings for his first big-league save.
Here is the source article for this story: Braves beat the Diamondbacks 17-2 after an 8-run fifth inning
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