WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Harris II hit two of Atlanta’s four home runs and the Braves had 15 hits in a 12-0 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, despite losing starter Reynaldo López to a shoulder injury after one inning.
López left with right shoulder tightness after throwing 25 pitches, 16 for strikes. His fastball velocity — usually 96 mph — was down to the 89-94 mph range. He and three relievers limited the Nationals — losers of seven of their last 10 games — to three hits. López will undergo an MRI Wednesday.
“We are getting him looked at and we’ll determine something tomorrow,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said.