Monday was the last home opener at Turner Field, and Atlanta Braves fans were treated to quite a ballgame.
The home team fell behind early when reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper blasted a solo home run in the first inning, giving the Washington Nationals an early 1-0 lead.
It was a lead that wouldn’t last long, though. Freddie Freeman tied the score at 1-1 with a solo shot of his own in the bottom of the first.
The teams would trade bases-empty home runs in the fourth inning as well.
The score remained 2-2 until the bottom of the eighth inning when the Braves donned their rally caps.
Jeff Francoeur scored the go-ahead run when Adonis Garcia drew a bases-loaded walk.
Jason Grilli came on in the ninth, looking to close the door. Unfortunately, the Nats loaded the bases and Grilli allowed a run on a sacrifice fly.
The Braves failed to score in the home half of the ninth, and Washington crossed one across the plate in the top of the 10th.
The Braves failed to score in the bottom of the 10th, and lost to Washington 4-3.
Julio Teheran got the start for Atlanta and scattered five hits over six innings. He struck out four and walked three. He was credited with a no-decision.
The Braves are back in action on Wednesday when they play host to Washington for a 6:10 PM first pitch. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast of that contest beginning with the pregame show at 6 PM on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
