Braves Batter Phillies in Spectacular 12-4 Victory, Maintain Perfect Record
The Atlanta Braves continued their undefeated streak with a commanding 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves now stand at an impressive 2-0, while the Phillies have stumbled to a 0-2 start to the season. The game was marked by an offensive onslaught from the Braves, who tallied a total of 19 hits.
From the outset, the Braves established dominance with two runs off two hits in the first inning and maintained their momentum with three runs on four hits in the second. They further solidified their lead with another pair of runs and four hits in the third inning. Although they didn't score in both fourth and fifth innings, they exploded for four more runs on four hits during a sixth-inning rally that left no doubt about their hitting capabilities.
The Braves' hitters showcased remarkable discipline and power at Citizens Bank Park. Their batting average was an outstanding .452 for this game, complemented by an on-base percentage (OBP) of .489 and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .833. This resulted in an impressive on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.322 for the team. Extra-base hits were plentiful as well; they recorded eight extra-base hits including four home runs which contributed significantly to their run batted in (RBI) count of twelve.
Atlanta's pitching staff also played a key role in securing victory by maintaining control throughout nine innings pitched collectively as starters and relievers combined for an earned run average (ERA) of just over one point zero eight for bullpen pitchers specifically – showcasing efficiency when it mattered most.
On defense, Atlanta was flawless committing no errors while turning three double plays which helped keep Philadelphia's scoring opportunities limited throughout nine innings played under clear skies before nearly forty-five thousand fans who witnessed this display baseball excellence firsthand.
Looking ahead after such dominant performance against Philadelphia today at Citizens Bank Park where next matchup between these two teams is scheduled take place tomorrow afternoon starting at five thirty-five PM Eastern Time zone broadcasted live NBCS-PH network – fans can expect another exciting game as both teams look forward build upon today's results moving forward into new season ahead.