Overview
- Atlanta blew out Arizona 17-2 on Thursday after an eight-run fifth that included an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge overturning a strike three and a replay reversal on a potential double play, with every Braves starter driving in a run.
- Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3-for-3 with a walk in his first major-league start during a 7-2 win over the Mets, matching a debut line last achieved by Mike Piazza in 1992 according to Opta-stats reporting.
- Mets left-hander David Peterson allowed nine hits and six runs in 4.1 innings in San Francisco, continuing an early slide that has left him with a league-high 15 hits allowed in 9.2 innings this season.
- Diamondbacks rookie Jordan Lawlar crushed his first MLB homer, then left after a pitch hit his wrist; manager Torey Lovullo said X-rays were negative and a precautionary CT scan is planned Friday.
- A’s catcher Shea Langeliers reached five home runs through Oakland’s first six games, a rare start for the position last seen by Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett in 1925.