Harold Capote Fernandez
In the absence of Ozzie Albies in the Atlanta Braves lineup, Orlando Arcia acquired a more relevant role within the Tomahawks; he has responded with various and timely hits like the one given on this Saturday day of the Major Leagues.
Faced with the Washington Nationals, the Georgia team went ahead with 2 runs in the first, stemming from a home run by Austin Riley (22) that found Ronald Acuña in circulation.
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— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 9, 2022
Another 2 arrive in the room; first 1 with a single by Eddie Rosario and then another also with a hit by Arcia. This would be a decisive RBI in the destinations of the game, as the capitals scored 1 in the third with a home run by Juan Soto (17), another in the seventh following a long shot by Yadiel Hernández (6) and 1 more in the eighth following uncatchable by Nelson Cruz.
However, that would be it, and in the end Atlanta wins at home 4×3.
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— MLB Venezuela (@MLBVenezuela) July 9, 2022
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The award goes to Kyle Wright (10-4, 2.97) in a quality start, giving up 8 hits, a couple of homers, 3 earned runs, 2 walks and fanning 5 in 7 innings. AJ Minter in staggering relief takes the rescue (3, 1.70).
Patrick Corbin (4-11, 5.70) loses in another unstable presentation of 8 hits, 4 deserved runs in 6 episodes.
For the Braves, Ronald Acuña (.281) went 3-2, scoring, walk and strikeout. Orlando Arcia (.252) is 1-for-3 with an RBI and strikeout.
On the Nationals side, César Hernández (.242) blanked out 5 times striking out another 2; Keibert Ruiz (.260) is doing well 2-for-4, his double 16 and strikeout, while Ehire Adrianza (.204) is 1-for-3 with walks.
