"Far from dominating, Suarez managed just a 2/1 K/BB ratio and exited after five innings of work. By xFIP, it was his third-worst start of the season. However, the Braves didn't actually strike the ball with oomph, and more problematically (but also perhaps somewhat expectedly for someone that has watched them hit this season), they didn't actually chain enough non-outs together most of the time."
"With the bases loaded and two outs in the first, Michael Harris II took a first pitch right down the middle, and eventually weakly flew out. A double, a bloop single, and a perfectly-placed single up the middle that was not hit all that well plated Atlanta's only run. But, Matt Olson hit a ball that glanced off Suarez' glove right to Trea Turner for a double play that ended the inning."
Bryce Elder has suffered poor results this season, particularly against the Phillies. Ranger Suárez allowed limited damage, recording a 2/1 K/BB ratio and departing after five innings in a start that ranked as his third-worst by xFIP. The Braves generated baserunners but failed to convert them into runs due to weak contact, double plays, strikeouts, and baserunning mistakes. Key squandered opportunities included a bases-loaded weak flyout by Michael Harris II, a Matt Olson ball that led to a double play after glancing off Suárez's glove, and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s failed tag-up on a sacrifice situation.
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