Michael Harris's Grand Slam Powers Braves in Victory Over Giants
- Michael Harris hits a grand slam in his first at-bat after a two-month injury absence.
- The Atlanta Braves dominate the San Francisco Giants 13-2 in a commanding victory.
- Harris's return strengthens the Braves' lineup and boosts their performance.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Harris made a triumphant return to the Atlanta Braves lineup, hitting a grand slam in his first at-bat after nearly two months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The Braves overwhelmed the San Francisco Giants with a decisive 13-2 victory on Wednesday night. Harris, activated from the injured list just before the game, launched an 0-1 curveball from Giants pitcher Robbie Ray into McCovey Cove, marking his first career grand slam and contributing to Atlanta's fourth of the season. In addition to Harris's standout performance, Grant Holmes secured his first career victory, striking out six batters over seven innings while allowing eight hits and two runs. The Braves' bullpen, featuring former Giants pitcher Luke Jackson and Jimmy Herget, effectively closed out the game, each retiring three batters. The offensive onslaught continued with homers from Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Sean Murphy, as Atlanta celebrated their third consecutive win against San Francisco. The Giants struggled throughout the game, with Yastrzemski allowing two runs and three walks in a challenging outing. Tyler Fitzgerald managed to hit his 14th home run of the season, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The loss marked the Giants' fourth straight defeat, further complicating their season. In roster news, the Giants optioned infielder Marco Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento, while RHP Tristan Beck made a rehab start, pitching three innings after undergoing vascular arm surgery.