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Jeff Francoeur knocks 2-run HR for Atlanta Braves in 2-1 win against Phillies
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The Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur is congratulated at home plate after a two-run HR against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
Jeff Francoeur hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning Sunday, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. Francoeur’s seventh home run this season came off Andrew Bailey (3-1), who has allowed 19 earned runs in his last 16 1/3 innings. Mauricio Cabrera (2-0), the fourth of six Atlanta pitchers, pitched a one-hit seventh.
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North Hall graduate Reese Olson sharp on the mound in season debut for Detroit Tigers
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson, a North Hall High graduate, throws against the New York Mets on Monday in New York City. Photo by Frank Franklin II
Right-hander threw into the sixth inning and allowed just three hits
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