Olson, Albies homer as Tonkin, Braves hold off Reds 7-6

Published April 11, 2023 8:03 pm

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a rocky season debut by Kyle Wright to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6. Michael Tonkin earned his first win since 2016 by pitching three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit with three strikeouts in relief of Wright. The 33-year-old Tonkin pitched for Minnesota from 2013-17 before finally earning his way back to the majors this year. The Braves led 7-4 before Jose Barrero’s two-run homer off Joe Jiménez in the eighth trimmed the lead to one run. Wright allowed four runs and walked four batters in three innings.

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