WATCH: A Ronald Acuña Jr. double gives the Braves a 3-0 lead
The Braves had men on second and third with no one out, and Ronald Acuña Jr. cleared the bases via a ringing double to give the Braves a 3-0 lead.
This ball was was absolutely hammered. The double came off the bat at 113.3 mph.
Acuña Jr. hits the ball hard, and he hits it hard often.
Unfortunately, the Braves could not break this one open after loading the bases in the fifth inning.
A three-run lead might be all the Braves need in this one, as Charlie Morton has been nails through five innings.
Let's take a look at Acuña Jr's two-RBI double to give the Braves a 3-0 lead over the Tigers.
Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers on Monday, June 12th
The Atlanta Braves are sending veteran Charlie Morton to the mound. "Uncle Charlie" is 5-6 with a 3.89 ERA in his twelve starts on the season, finally notching his first no-decision in his last start, a come from behind 7-5 win over the Mets. Morton's struck out seventy-seven batters in sixty nine and a third innings, walking thirty. He's allowed eight homeruns and opposing hitters are batting .264 against him. Detroit doesn't have a long or great track record against Morton, with only five current Tigers having faced him and only one, DH Miguel Cabrera, having more than one hit or an RBI off of Morton.
Detroit's going with a bullpen game and has not yet announced a starter, but the Braves have to feel confident in this one: They're 4-1 in their last five games against the Tigers, dating back to 2016, although here's a fun blast from the past: The winning pitchers in those four games? Aaron Blair, Julio Teheran, Michael Soroka, and Touki Toussaint. Funny how quickly things can change, huh?
How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers on Monday, June 12th
First pitch for tonight's series opener is at 6:40 PM ET. The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports South and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.
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