Ronald Acuña Jr. had a big day but it wasn’t quite enough for the Atlanta Braves who fell 6-3 to the New York Mets in Thursday’s series opener. Kevin Gausman wasn’t quite as sharp as in his debut allowing four hits and four runs over 5 2/3 innings. Here is what Brian Snitker and company had to say after the loss.
Brian Snitker on his eighth-inning ejection, Kevin Gausman's outing, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s hot streak and more from #Braves' loss to Mets. pic.twitter.com/YVkSnpQibe
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 12, 2019
Brian Snitker
Kevin Gausman breaks down his outing, the first Atlanta loss in a home game he's started. #Braves pic.twitter.com/dK8Ac5pmo0
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 12, 2019
Kevin Gausman
"I feel like I could have hit it a little better."
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 12, 2019
-- Ronald Acuña Jr. on his 462-foot blast.@Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/zEmv0I05g7
"It obviously feels good. As a hitter, you want to be able to hit."
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 12, 2019
-- Ronald Acuña Jr. on his recent hot streak at the plate and Ozzie Albies' contract extension. pic.twitter.com/dincLPtD0k
Ronald Acuña Jr.
The series will continue on Friday with Kyle Wright squaring off against Zach Wheeler.