Austin Riley Powers Braves to 8-4 Victory Over Blue Jays with Two Home Runs

In an impressive performance, Austin Riley led the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, hitting two home runs and driving in five RBIs. The Braves showcased their offensive strength early, with Sean Murphy also contributing a two-run homer in the first inning. Starting pitcher Grant Holmes excelled, allowing only two hits and three runs over 7 2/3 innings, despite the Blue Jays celebrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s record-breaking contract extension. The Braves, who had struggled at the start of the season, are beginning to find their rhythm after a slow start, now sitting at 6-11. The victory marks Atlanta's second road win of the season, as they aim to overcome their early season challenges and compete with division rivals like the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, are facing injury issues, with key players like Max Scherzer sidelined and George Springer listed as day-to-day.