Charlie Morton threw six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves limited the Oakland Athletics to two hits in a 3-1 win Sunday. Sean Murphy’s bloop double down the right-field line knocked in Adam Duval for what proved to be the winning run and allowed the Braves to win the series. Morton had his best start of the season, giving up just one hit.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic catches a fly ball to retire Oakland Athletics ’ Kyle McCann in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Atlanta. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Luis Medina delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton works against the Oakland Athletics oin the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
Murphy’s double down the right-field line knocked in Adam Duval for what proved to be the winning run and allowed the Braves to take the series 2-1. Luis Medina was stellar for the A’s in his first start of the season, lasting 5 2/3 innings and surrendering two hits and one unearned run. He had six strikeouts and two walks. Medina started the season on the injured list with a sprained right knee. He made three minor league appearances before starting Sunday.Dylan Lee allowed a long home run to Gelof in the seventh, but Joe Jimenez and Raisel Iglesias each pitched a scoreless inning.
Gelof crushed his fourth home run of the season off Lee to lead off the seventh inning. It was the first batter Lee faced after replacing Morton.
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