WATCH: The Braves scratched six runs across in the bottom of the fourth
The Braves were able to score six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take a 9-1 lead over the Los Angeles Angels.
A base hit from Michael Harris II brought in two runs to get the rally started.
Shortly after this, Ozzie Albies hit a sacrifice fly that scored Harris II.
Austin Riley then sends a two-run homer 426 feet, giving the Braves eight runs.
Later in the inning, Matt Olson smacked a homer over the right field wall to give the Braves their 9-1 lead.
The best offense in baseball proved why they deserve this designation in the fourth innings against the Angels.
Let's look at the highlights from this inning.
How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, August 2nd
First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 12:20 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.
Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, August 2nd
Starting for Atlanta is Yonny Chirinos. The former Tampa Bay Ray, acquired off of waivers in July, is officially 4-4 on the season with a 4.34 ERA in 16 appearances (5 starts). He's started one game since being acquired by Atlanta, going 3.2 innings with six hits and four runs against Milwaukee in an eventual 10-7 Braves victory. Only three current Angels have faced him, with 3B Eduardo Escobar being 1-2 with a solo home run, OF Randal Grichuk being 2-8 with a home run and two RBIs, and utility man Andrew Velasquez 1-2.
Opposing Atlanta is new Angels pitcher Lucas Giolito. 6-7 with a 3.85 ERA on the season, this is his 2nd start since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox for two top ten prospects, C Edgar Quero and LHP Ky Bush. He took the loss in his only Angels start of the season, going 5.1 innings against Toronto with six hits and three runs. He only walked one and struck out five, but was done in by two Blue Jays home runs. Several Braves have faced him before, with Matt Olson (2-6, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs), Travis d'Arnaud (1-3, solo home run), and Eddie Rosario (.265 average in 34 at-bats, with two home runs and three RBIs) all having taken him deep.
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