Rangers Edge Braves 7-6 as Atlanta Defense and BABIP Luck Collapse
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Updated · Battery Power · Jul 18
Rangers Edge Braves 7-6 as Atlanta Defense and BABIP Luck Collapse
2 articles · Updated · Battery Power · Jul 18
Summary
Texas erased a 4-1 deficit and beat Atlanta 7-6 on Saturday, capitalizing on defensive miscues and a string of softly hit balls that kept rallies alive.
Atlanta built its early cushion with Eli White’s two-run homer in the second, then got another run from Michael Harris II’s solo shot before the game turned.
The Braves’ defense cracked in the third on an outfield miscommunication, helping Texas cut the lead to 4-3, and Evan Carter’s two-run homer off Tyler Kinley tied it 5-5 in the sixth.
Texas then pushed ahead 7-5 on two infield-aided runs in the sixth, and Atlanta’s late answer stopped short when Mauricio Dubon scored in the seventh but White flew out with the tying run on base.
Owen Murphy’s debut start was shortened after 2 2/3 innings, and Atlanta will try again for the series win Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.