The Atlanta Braves launched three more home runs on their way to an 8-4 win over the Washington Nationals Friday night. Adam Duvall and Matt Olson finished with three hits each in support of Ian Anderson who allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings. Will Smith struggled in the ninth, but A.J. Minter followed and closed it out.
Friday Notables
Home Runs: Austin Riley (26), Orlando Arcia (4), Adam Duvall (12)
WP — Ian Anderson (8-5): 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K
LP — Patrick Corbin (4-12): 5 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
SV — A.J. Minter (5): 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Up Next
The series will continue Saturday (4:05 p.m. ET; Bally Sports Southeast) as Max Fried matches up against Paolo Espino.