Did you know it was Bryce Elder’s birthday today? I didn’t, which is kind of shameful for someone who touted the Battle of the Bryces across a few different posts in preparation for tonight’s game. No matter, though: said Battle lived up to its billing, as Bryces Elder and Miller impressed on the mound. While Elder’s outing may not have ended the way he wanted, it was likely a happy birthday for him nonetheless: a stellar performance on the mound, and what ended up being a comfortable 6-2 win after the Braves pulled away late.
Let’s talk about the younger Bryce, surnamed Elder, first.