The Braves fell behind early, but then the bats woke up in a hurry and returned the favor with a 13-6 beating after a tough 8-1 loss in the first game of the series. Here are the highlights from the game.
Preston Tucker got the Braves right back into the game with one swing of the bat. With the Braves trailing 3-1, he sent a souvenir into The Chophouse. We assume no patrons or adult beverages were harmed.....probably.
@Braves' Preston Tucker has reservations at the Chophouse!! #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/E79L8E6E1V
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018
Freddie Freeman kept the offensive barrage going with an absolute bomb to left. The shift won’t help beat that, of that we are certain.
#FreeBomb #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/26uhFbq5GK
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018
Ozzie Albies made an absolutely outstanding diving grab to get a double play with the catch and doubling off Howie Kendrick at second.
.@albiesozzie97’s glove is leather (we checked) … but with plays like this, someday it’s going to be Golden.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/998sY13zUM
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018
Freddie Freeman talked about his hot start to the season and about how he feels his teammates are doing to start the season.
“We wanted to come out here and make a little statement and we did that tonight," --- @FreddieFreeman5 @Braves #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ZPkCR4O9z7
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018
Ozzie Albies talked a bit about his big game and, in particular, his diving stop up the middle and not rushing himself at the plate.
Jack of all trades? ⚾
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018
Ozzie Albies knows his way around a baseball diamond. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/LDUIn9ic3B
Brian Snitker, after the game, talked about the game Teheran threw and is thoughts overall on the team continuing to tack on runs as the game progressed
Brian Snitker on @Braves’ 1️⃣3️⃣-run outburst in cruising past Nationals. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/HTJii7OXcv
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 4, 2018