Reynaldo López had a great game with eight strikeouts, while Jarred Kelenic’s two-run double helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, marking the A’s third consecutive loss.
López, feeling strong and healthy, delivered an impressive performance, allowing only one run on four hits in six innings. He expressed his satisfaction with being able to keep the Athletics at bay.
Kelenic’s timely double in the second inning, driving in two runs, gave the Braves an early lead, which was crucial for the team.
Kelenic, who had been struggling with his batting average and RBI numbers, seized the opportunity to make a significant impact in the absence of injured teammate Ronald Acuña Jr.
The Braves, who had faced difficulties in May, particularly in games where opponents scored three or more runs, managed to maintain their lead throughout the game. The Athletics’ only run against López came in the fourth inning with Zack Gelof’s sacrifice fly bringing in Miguel Andujar, who had singled earlier.