Kelenic, thriving in leadoff spot, has 3 hits, home run as Braves top Cards 6-2 in twinbill opener

— Jarred Kelenic had three hits, including his eighth home run, and three RBI to lead the Atlanta Braves over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in a doubleheader opener Wednesday for their ninth win in 12 games.
Jun 26, 2024, 11:24 pm - AP
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R. Lopez
win

R. Lopez6-2

5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 4 BB
K. Gibson
loss

K. Gibson5-3

4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 5 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

ATLSTL
2ndLaureano grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Olson scored, Murphy out at second, Riley to third.10
2ndShort singled to center, Laureano and Riley scored, Wall to second.30
2ndKelenic singled to right, Wall scored, Short to third.40
2ndCarpenter hit sacrifice fly to left, Goldschmidt scored.41
5thBurleson hit sacrifice fly to left, Carpenter scored, Winn to second, Siani to third.42
6thKelenic homered to right center (396 feet), Wall scored.62
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