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Braves Crush Guardians 11-5 with Big Innings

4/11/2026

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Summary

Braves Dominate Guardians

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 on April 10, 2026, with six Braves runs in one inning, including a 441-foot homer from Olson and a two-run shot by Harris II.
Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings for Cleveland.
Kyle Manzardo hit a 454-foot homer for Cleveland.
Manzardo's batting average rose above .100.
The teams meet again Saturday at 7:15 p.m. EST.

Summary

Acuña and Harris Shine

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves broke slumps by hitting home runs, fueling the offense.
Advanced metrics had signaled a turnaround was coming, underscoring the importance of their early-season production.
Catcher Sean Murphy's rehab assignment is delayed due to a personal matter, but he is expected to return soon.
Upon Murphy's return, he may share catching duties with Drake Baldwin, the Braves' rookie catcher.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball expanded to 30 teams in 1998, adding the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks, reflecting the sport's rising popularity, with attendance exceeding 70 million that year. This expansion followed previous efforts to grow the league, including the 1993 addition of the Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies, and has influenced team dynamics and fan engagement in the years since.

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Braves Dominate Guardians

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 on April 10, 2026, with six Braves runs in one inning, including a 441-foot homer from Olson and a two-run shot by Harris II.
Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings for Cleveland.
Kyle Manzardo hit a 454-foot homer for Cleveland.
Manzardo's batting average rose above .100.
The teams meet again Saturday at 7:15 p.m. EST.

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