The Atlanta Braves lost 10-2 to the Seattle Mariners tonight.
Atlanta Braves rookie starter Hurston Waldrep made his sixth career start on Saturday night against the Seattle Mariners. He would leave the game without a victory, but his stellar performance allowed the game to remain close.
Waldrep was done for the night after throwing 91 pitches through five innings. During his time on the mound he continued his strong play, striking out five Mariners, walking five more, and only giving up the two earned runs on the first inning home run.
On Friday night, the sellout crowd at Truist Park got an opportunity to watch a pitching masterclass by Chris Sale. Sale finished the game having pitched 6.2 and only gave up four hits and an earned run, while striking out nine Mariners. He was lights ou