Jarred Kelenic had a standout performance for the Braves, hitting a leadoff home run off Paul Skenes, his second leadoff homer of the season. Kelenic went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and a stolen base, contributing significantly to the Braves' 6-2 victory over the Cardinals. In a doubleheader, Kelenic went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, helping the Braves secure the first game, raising his average to .282 and his OPS to .780. His recent performance has been impressive, with a .916 OPS in the past 15 days and a .879 OPS in the past 30 days, second on the team.
Skenes does have Ozuna's number. After getting him to bounce into a pair of double plays, the big guy strikes out the NL RBI leader on a 2-2 fastball to end the fifth inning. Score remains 1-1. https://t.co/QMUTgdHZBp
Kelenic has a homer, walk and single in three PAs today vs. Skenes. Reached on a one-out single in the fifth, but Albies grounded out and Ozuna struck out to strand Kelenic at second. It's still a 1-1 game through five innings.
Kelenic has Skenes' number today. He's reached base all three times. Homer, walk and now a single.
This is probably the most I've seen a lineup challenge Skenes. Atlanta is consistently taking him into deep counts and getting men on. Braves have runners on first and second with just one out again here in the fourth. Skenes is already over 60 pitches.
Wow. Skenes gets out of it again. Ozuna hits into his second double play of the game. This one strands the bases loaded. Nice play from Triolo to twist it. Braves still lead 1-0 as we move to the fourth.
Nice job by Paul Skenes settling it back down after the Kelenic homer. Bringing the four-seamer back into the zone. But also not over-relying on it. Note to Braves: Third base might not be the spot to target.
Jarred Kelenic leadoff ding dong off Skenes 👀 https://t.co/k3ulkaejcw
Well, that's a nice way to recover. Skenes surrendered a single to Albies following the homer and then went into a long battle against Ozuna. On the 10th pitch, he finally got the NL's RBI leader to bounce into a double play.
JARRED KELENIC (+675) LEADOFF HOME RUN OFF PAUL SKENES 💣 It’s the sixth home run Skenes has allowed in nine games this season. https://t.co/AL6IyCV7yO
JARED KELENIC LEADS OFF WITH A HOMER AGAINST SKENES!!!! https://t.co/fU1MRKQh04
Jarred Kelenic hits a lead off home run off Paul Skenes 💥 (via @Braves) https://t.co/oBOb7U32Gh
Jarred Kelenic handles the heat 🔥 https://t.co/8wkFGKyZN9
Kelenic blasted a fast ball from Skenes to the Chop Shop! #PITvsATL
Jarred Kelenic with a leadoff homer off of Paul Skenes! https://t.co/Xpj2SVj6GU
Kelenic homers on the third pitch from Skenes, pulls it to the right-field seats in front of the Chop House. It was 98.8 mph coming in, 101.8 mph going out. His second leadoff homer this season. Albies follows with a single through the infield.
Skenes allows a lead off homer for the second straight game. That one was hit much harder than the one he surrendered Sunday to Diaz. Kelenic connected on a high fastball. 1-0 Braves.
The @Royals score 10 runs on 13 hits to take the second game of the series. https://t.co/IgmTh9pa1l
Vinnie Pasquantino blasts a 2-run shot to make it an even TEN runs for the Royals tonight. 👑 (📽️: @MLB) https://t.co/LoKCMun9Jc
Vinnie Pasquantino launches a 2-run shot to make it a 10-run night for the @Royals! 👑 https://t.co/1VZ2YuYsg9
#Braves' Jarred Kelenic, with three hits in each of today's doubleheader games, has raised his average to .282 and OPS to .780. His .916 OPS in the past 15 days is second-highest on the team to Riley's 1.205, and Kelenic's .879 in past 30 days is second on team to Ozuna's .914.
Jarred Kelenic: 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI The @Braves take the first game of the doubleheader. https://t.co/ych25jnytn
Kelenic so far today: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs, stolen base. #Braves lead 6-2 in bottom of 7th at St. Louis.
FINAL: Royals 5, Marlins 1 #HEYHEYHEYHEY https://t.co/17kLBnuTaN
The @Royals put up a 5-run 8th inning 😤 https://t.co/dk43q2Hrk9
Jarred Kelenic BOMB! https://t.co/UVwD4F6pzL
Jarred Kelenic puts a charge into this one 💥 https://t.co/uEGB76uTvZ
Fly me to the mooon🎶 8th home run of the season for Jarred Kelenic. https://t.co/WYKiHidZ3x
Jarred Kelenic is clearly the best leadoff hitter of all time.
Jarred Kelenic is batting .333 as a leadoff hitter this year
That was a nice piece of two-strike hitting by backup shortstop Zack Short for a 2-run single on Gibson’s pitch just off the plate. Then Kelenic keeps up his hot hitting with an RBI single. A 4-0 #Braves lead in 2nd inning at StL.
Zack Short with a 2-run single to give the Braves a 3-0 lead. Great AB from Short.
The @Royals hit 3 homers and get back in the win column. https://t.co/vDlhwNBsFV