ATLANTA (AP) — Backed by three home runs and strong defense, Kyle Wright looked dominant while pitching eight innings for the first time in his career.
Against Oakland’s struggling hitters, a complete game may have been possible.
Guillermo Heredia gave Atlanta the lead with a home run to lead off the seventh, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two homers and the streaking Braves beat the reeling Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Wright (6-3) recovered from a rocky first inning to allow two runs in the longest start of his career.
“It felt great,” Wright said, adding, “I really wanted it.