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Braves Break Road Skid with 8-4 Win Over Blue Jays

Austin Riley's two home runs and Grant Holmes' dominant pitching lead Atlanta to its second road victory of the season.

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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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (right) celebrates hitting a home run with first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. against the Atlanta Braves during fifth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Thomas Skrlj
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

Overview

  • Austin Riley powered the Braves' offense with two home runs and five RBIs, including a three-run blast in the fifth inning.
  • Sean Murphy set the tone early with a two-run homer in the first inning, giving Atlanta an early advantage.
  • Grant Holmes carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, finishing with 7 2/3 innings pitched, allowing only two hits and three earned runs.
  • Toronto starter Easton Lucas struggled, surrendering eight earned runs across five innings, raising his ERA to 4.70.
  • The Braves snapped a six-game road losing streak against Toronto, marking a potential turning point early in the season.