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Atlanta Braves Dominate Blue Jays with Riley's Heroics and Holmes' Career-Best Pitching

Austin Riley's two home runs and five RBIs, along with Grant Holmes' standout 7 2/3 innings, power the Braves to an 8-4 victory in Toronto, ending a six-game road losing streak against the Blue Jays.

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Andres Gimenez #0 of the Toronto Blue Jays turns a double play over Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves during the second inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates his three-run home run against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning of the interleague game in Toronto on Monday, April 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Blue Jays starting pitcher Easton Lucas (62) throws to an Atlanta Braves batter in first-inning interleague baseball action in Toronto on Monday, April 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Overview

  • Austin Riley led the Braves’ offense with two home runs and five RBIs, including a three-run blast in the fifth inning.
  • Sean Murphy contributed a critical two-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone for Atlanta's strong offensive performance.
  • Grant Holmes delivered a career-best outing, pitching 7 2/3 innings and allowing only two hits and three earned runs.
  • Blue Jays starter Easton Lucas struggled, giving up eight earned runs over five innings in his first subpar performance of the season.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received a standing ovation at Rogers Centre after signing a historic 14-year, $500 million contract extension earlier in the day.