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Braves Break Road Slump with 8-4 Victory Over Blue Jays

Austin Riley's two home runs and Grant Holmes' strong start lead Atlanta to a series-opening win in Toronto.

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 powered the Braves' offense with two home runs and five RBIs, including a three-run shot in the fifth inning.
  • Sean Murphy jumpstarted Atlanta's scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning off Toronto starter Easton Lucas.
  • Grant Holmes delivered a standout pitching performance, carrying a no-hit bid into the sixth and completing 7 2/3 innings with just two hits allowed.
  • Toronto's Easton Lucas struggled, surrendering eight earned runs over five innings after two scoreless starts to open the season.
  • The Braves snapped a six-game road losing streak in Toronto, marking only their second road win of the season.