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WATCH: The Braves jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers

We're getting to the point where if the Braves didn't score in the first inning, it would be weird.
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WATCH: The Braves jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers
WATCH: The Braves jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Braves jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Dodgers behind a Sean Murphy RBI single and a three-run bomb from Eddie Rosario. 

Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the inning with a roaring double. Matt Olson moved him over then Murphy knocked him in. 

Austin Riley walked, so the Braves had two on when Rosario launched one over the right field wall. 

This homer left the bat at 107.4 mph and traveled 383 feet.

A great stat from Braves beat writer Justin Toscano puts into perspective just how good the Braves are at getting on the board early. 

Let's take a look at Murphy's RBI single and Rosario's three-run bomb. 

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Matchup

The Braves are sending veteran Charlie Morton to the mound. Sitting 5-3 on the season with a 2.85 ERA, the righty is striking out 9.3 batters per nine innings. He's faced the Dodgers three times in the regular season as an Atlanta Brave, going 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA against LA. He has one postseason start against LA as well, in the 2021 NLCS, where he went five innings with three hits and two runs in a no-decision that ended up as a 6-5 Dodgers victory in game three.

Opposing Atlanta is prospect Gavin Stone. This is only his second start of the year in MLB - Stone went four innings against the Phillies on May 3rd, giving up eight hits and five runs (four earned) in an eventual 10-6 Dodgers victory. In AAA Oklahoma City, Stone is 2-2 with a 4.04 ERA in his eight starts, striking out 41 in his 35.2 innings of work with 19 walks and five homeruns allowed.

How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, May 22nd

First pitch for the series opener is at 7:20 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.

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