The Braves got payback on the Athletics tonight, smacking down the A’s 9-2 to even up the series and set up the rubber match for the finale tomorrow. Tough evening for the Green & Gold all around.
Braves strike early, often
Right-hander Mitch Spencer got the ball for the A’s tonight. Making his 7th start of the season, Spence was shaky from the very first batter of the game, allowing a leadoff home run to Ronald Acuna Jr. to get this game going. Things got worse for Spence before they got better.