ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a rocky season debut by Kyle Wright to beat the 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.