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Atlanta Braves: 3 takeaways from win in Austin Riley’s debut

And on top of that, starter Mike Soroka dazzled over seven shutout innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Cardinals.

It was a game of storybook elements coming from so many places, and the win lifted the Atlanta Braves back above .500 (22-21) and to within 2.5 games of first place in the National League East.

The hype factor for Wednesday night’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals was at fever pitch when it was announced that star prospect Austin Riley would be making his major league debut, and the kid didn’t disappoint.

His fourth-inning home run that was blasted into the outfield seats will be a moment that he, his teammates, and Braves fans won’t soon forget.