Saturday's Braves Report: Gausman nice in debut loss; Sanchez rockin', Minter adapting, youngsters getting ready, minor-league update, observations
Gausman solid, Braves’ bats aren’t
Kevin Gausman’s debut with Atlanta was solid if not a little inspiring, with the newcomer giving up six hits and three runs in five innings.
But Atlanta’s bats couldn’t do anything with Zach Wheeler, who threw a five-hitter in the Mets’ 3-0 win.
Freddie Freeman had two of the Braves’ hits, Atlanta going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, managing one extra-base hit, and stranding five.
Gausman fell to 5-9, throwing 51 strikes in 86 pitches. The bullpen again was solid, giving up only three hits, all wasted by Atlanta’s offense.
Sanchez keeps on rockin’
He qualifies as a surprise.
Future Braves – or trade bait - are knocking on the door
Braves talk after Friday’s win
Next 5
Sunday, 1:10 p.m., at NY Mets, FSSO
Tuesday, 1:05 p.m., at Washington, FSSO; 7:05 p.m.,MLB/FSSE
Wednesday, 7:05 p.m., at Washington, FSSE
Thursday, 1:05 p.m., at Washington, MLB/FSSE
From beat writers Gabe Burns/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mark Bowman/MLB.com, and David O’Brien/The Athletic on Twitter (and others when notable)
Braves are 14-8 in one-run games after going 19-24 last season. Their record is second-best in NL (PHI, 20-10)./GB
Something to keep an eye on: Gausman has allowed a .361 average and majors-leading 12 homers to hitters leading off an inning. Makes his Braves and NL debut tonight./DOB
The 20-year-old Bryse Wilson is making his Triple-A debut tonight. He's earned 3.04 ERA and held opponents to .236 average in 103.2 innings in Florida and Mississippi./GB
Gausman looked good. Retired side in 13 pitches. Velocity sat around 93-94./GB