Braves edge Blue Jays 4-3 with strong pitching efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a narrow 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 2, 2026. Bryce Elder pitched 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, while the bullpen finished the game effectively. The Braves took an early lead, but the Blue Jays responded with a homer in the second to tie the game. A key solo home run by Matt Olson in the sixth provided Atlanta with the decisive run. With the win, the Braves improved their record to 41-20 and look to continue their success against Toronto in the upcoming game featuring Grant Holmes on the mound.
- •Braves score early with a double from Michael Harris
- •Blue Jays level the game with a two-run homer
- •Matt Olson hits a solo home run for the go-ahead run
- •Bryce Elder and bullpen combine for strong pitching performance
- •Atlanta improves to 41-20 with the victory
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Braves win coin-flip game 4-3 behind Bryce Elder and bullpen
"The Braves offense did enough for the pitching to make it stick, as Bryce Elder covered 6.2 innings and the bullpen shut it down
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