The Atlanta Braves continue a West Coast road trip Tuesday night with game two of three against the San Francisco Giants. The Atlanta Braves come into Tuesday night 34 games over .500 despite rioting a 2 game losing streak after an 8-7 last to the Seattle Mariners. Jake Odorizzi got the start for Atlanta giving up four runs on five hits over 3.2 innings of work leading to a no decision. The Atlanta bullpen did just enough allowing only two runs on two hits over the next 4.1 innings but Kenley Jansen came on to allow two home runs in the bottom of the ninth leading to the loss. Catch the best baseball previews at Picks and Parlays.
Offensively Atlanta struggled from the plate with only six hits in 33 at bats to score seven runs in the game. Michael Harris II led the way for Atlanta with two hits in four at bats including two home runs to drive in 4 runs. Robbie Grossman chipped in as well with a two run home run in the ninth inning.
The San Francisco Giants return home Tuesday night six games below .500 after winning their last game 4-2 against the Chicago Cubs. John Brebbia got the start for San Francisco giving up no runs on one hit after only one inning of work leading to a no decision. The San Francisco bullpen pitched well allowing only one run on 6 hits before Zack Littell came on in relief to give up no runs after recording 5 outs to pick up the victory.