ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. drove in three runs with four hits, including a two-run single in Atlanta’s seven-run first inning, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 on Sunday night to split the four-game series. Acuña had two singles in the first when the Braves sent 11 batters to the plate, collected seven hits and opened a 7-0 lead. Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber each hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia. San Diego’s Yu Darvish (3-4) was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. Alex Cobb (4-2) was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in four innings in one of his worst starts of the season.

Source: The Star May 29, 2023 08:55 UTC