By BILL TROCCHI
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a 3-run homer, rookie Hurston Waldrep threw six sturdy innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 Saturday within the first recreation of a doubleheader that featured some Main League Baseball historical past.
Jen Pawol grew to become the primary feminine umpire in a Main League recreation, working first base. She is scheduled to be at third base within the second recreation of the doubleheader and behind house plate within the collection finale Sunday.
Waldrep (2-0), in simply his second begin this season, allowed 4 hits, one stroll and one run. He struck out six. He has given up two runs in 11 2/3 innings in his two begins.
Harris was 2 for 4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored. His three-run house run within the seventh inning was his eleventh.
Drake Baldwin was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Ozzie Albies and Eli White had RBIs within the second inning that gave the Braves a 2-0 lead.
Rookie Ryan Gusto (7-5) gave up three runs in six innings in his Marlins debut. He was acquired from the Astros on July 31. Xavier Edwards knocked within the lone Marlins run with a single within the sixth inning.
Key second
Braves left fielder Jurickson Profar robbed Agustín Ramírez of a house run within the fourth inning with a leaping catch, reaching over the wall in entrance of the Marlins’ bullpen. Waldrep put each arms on his head when he realized Profar made the catch.
Key stat
The Marlins began six rookies within the batting order, plus a rookie beginning pitcher in Gusto.
Up subsequent
For the second recreation of the cut up doubleheader, Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (6-10, 6.44) will face Braves newcomer Erick Fedde (3-12, 5.32). The fitting-hander shall be making his third begin for Atlanta since being acquired from the Cardinals.
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