After two games where seemingly everything conspired to force the Braves into the “L” column, the Braves encountered little resistance in a 6-0, sweep-avoiding win at Wrigley Field. Travis d’Arnaud hit a three-run homer in the first, Ian Anderson had a delightfully-solid start, and the Braves were able to undo most of the damage that happened in the standings yesterday with the victory.
A lack of run-scoring longballs plagued the Braves on Friday and Saturday, but that all changed in a hurry on Sunday afternoon against Kyle Hendricks. A fly ball that found grass in right center and a walk set up the big blow of the game, courtesy of Travis d’Arnaud:
d’Arnaud had a chance to add to his tally in the third with two on once more, but struck out to end that frame.