mlb Game Recap
Pierce Johnson Earns Win in Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game
Atlanta needed extra innings to claim victory on Friday, scoring late against Arizona for a 6-5 final at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -310 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Pierce Johnson earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Arizona got a 0.1-inning outing from Miguel Castro in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had 2 hits in the loss for the Diamondbacks.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 12 hits, while Arizona only had 9.