Braves Hold Off Rays as Matt Olson and Brett Wisely Go Deep and an Eighth-Inning Run Breaks the Tie

The Atlanta Braves moved to 13-4 after a 5-3 Braves full-time result over the Tampa Bay Rays, who fell to 6-13, at CoolToday Park at 1:05 PM EDT.

First inning

The Braves opened the scoring with 1 run on 1 hit in the 1st inning while the Rays were held to 0 runs despite 1 hit.

Second inning

The Braves posted 0 runs on 0 hits in the 2nd inning as the Rays also stayed at 0 runs while collecting 1 hit.

Third inning

The Braves were kept off the board in the 3rd inning, and the Rays also scored 0 runs after producing 0 hits.

Fourth inning

The Braves recorded 0 runs on 1 hit in the 4th inning, and the Rays finished the frame with 0 runs on 0 hits.

Fifth inning

The Braves swung the game with 3 runs on 4 hits in the 5th inning after Brett Wisely homered and Matt Olson homered, and the Rays answered with 0 runs on 1 hit.

Sixth inning

The Braves were limited to 0 runs on 1 hit in the 6th inning, and the Rays tied the game by scoring 3 runs on 2 hits.

Seventh inning

The Braves produced 0 runs on 0 hits in the 7th inning, and the Rays were held to 0 runs while adding 1 hit.

Eighth inning

The Braves regained the lead with 1 run on 2 hits in the 8th inning while the Rays scored 0 runs on 1 hit, and Braves vs Rays final score reflected the late separation.

Ninth inning

The Braves finished the day with 5 runs and 9 hits while allowing 3 runs and 7 hits to the Rays across 9 innings, and Atlanta’s staff struck out 12 with a team WHIP of 1.00 in a Braves vs Rays result analysis.

Braves vs Rays final thoughts will turn next to the Braves’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida, scheduled for 6:05 PM EDT on 2026-03-12 with coverage on SportsNet PT.

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