Nacho Alvarez Jr. was given a tall task Saturday morning when he was called up to take over for Austin Riley. The Atlanta Braves lost their All-Star third baseman to the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen.
He was given his second shot at the Majors to help fill the hole, and he delivered immediately. He went 2-for-4 with a run scored in his season debut with the team. As a testament to his discipline at the plate, he didn't strike out.
He represented the go-ahead run when he was driven in on a sacrifice ground out from Jurickson Profar in the top of the ninth.