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tdneu99 · 08-31-2018, 11:06 PM

Benefiting from Willie Montanez's productive game, the Atlanta Braves downed the San Diego Padres, 9-6. Montanez went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 for the Braves. Andy Messersmith was the winning pitcher. Over 7.1 innings, he allowed 6 runs on 9 hits, with 7 walks and 6 strikeouts. The Braves bumped their record to 41-28 with this latest triumph.

Montanez had a game-changing double in the bottom of the seventh. On a 1-2 slider from John D'Acquisto, he banged a run-scoring double to center, giving the Braves a 6-5 lead. It was the 19th double of the year for Montanez.

"It feels good to get this one," Montanez told the Atlanta Today.

Kingman homered off RHP Andy Messersmith.

TOP OF THE 5TH
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 380 ft

Season HR #18 - Career HR #208

08-31-2018, 11:06 PM	#253
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/24/1977 - Victory Pushes Braves Record to 41-28 Benefiting from Willie Montanez's productive game, the Atlanta Braves downed the San Diego Padres, 9-6. Montanez went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 for the Braves. Andy Messersmith was the winning pitcher. Over 7.1 innings, he allowed 6 runs on 9 hits, with 7 walks and 6 strikeouts. The Braves bumped their record to 41-28 with this latest triumph. Montanez had a game-changing double in the bottom of the seventh. On a 1-2 slider from John D'Acquisto, he banged a run-scoring double to center, giving the Braves a 6-5 lead. It was the 19th double of the year for Montanez. "It feels good to get this one," Montanez told the Atlanta Today. Kingman homered off RHP Andy Messersmith. TOP OF THE 5TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 380 ft Season HR #18 - Career HR #208