The Braves suffer their second defeat against the Mariners in the series, marking their first back-to-back losses of the season.
The Atlanta Braves have struggled to find solutions against the formidable pitching of the Seattle Mariners throughout this series.
The Atlanta Braves have experienced their first consecutive losses of the season, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in game two. Here are the key takeaways from the match.
Reynaldo López experienced his first setback of the season. The free agent acquisition from the previous offseason has been among Atlanta’s top starters in 2024, boasting a 2-0 record and a 0.75 ERA in his initial four starts of the campaign.
López conceded three runs on six hits during his five innings, issuing two walks and striking out seven. He threw 88 pitches, with 59 finding the strike zone, indicating he may have been a bit too aggressive with his pitches. Notably, Jorge Polanco’s third-inning home run, which gave Seattle a 2-0 advantage, came off a changeup delivered right in the middle of the strike zone. Seattle added another run in the fourth inning, extending their lead to three.
It’s worth mentioning that veteran Jesse Chavez took over for López. Chavez hadn’t pitched since April 17th, serving as the designated long reliever in the bullpen. With Atlanta’s starters averaging nearly seven innings per game in the previous homestand, opportunities for Chavez to pitch were limited.
