Charlie Morton combined with three relievers on a five-hitter and the Atlanta Braves beat Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers 5-2 for their sixth straight win. The NL East-leading Braves have won the first two games of the weekend series against the Rangers, who lead the AL West.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton delivers to a Texas Rangers batter in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Atlanta. Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Atlanta. Texas Rangers ’ Josh Smith drives in a run with a base hit in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves ’ Ronald Acuña Jr.
Morton allowed two runs and four hits with two walks in six innings. Joe Jiménez, A.J. Minter and Raisel Iglesias each pitched a scoreless inning. Iglesias earned his sixth save in as many chances with a perfect ninth inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the first with an infield single. Following a bunt single by Michael Harris II, a double steal gave Acuña 189 career steals, pulling him even with Rafael Furcal for the Atlanta record.
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