Braves beat Dodgers 7‑2 behind Elder’s strong start
LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Bryce Elder allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out eight, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 on Sunday night. Mauricio Dubón delivered a three-run double in a four-run second inning as Atlanta took two of three in a weekend series between National League division leaders. Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson homered for the Braves, who improved to 28-13. Justin Wrobleski (5-1) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 8 2/3 innings for the Dodgers, who fell to 24-16. Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the eighth for Los Angeles. Robert Suárez and Raisel Iglesias combined for 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. The game lasted 2 hours, 13 minutes before a crowd of 49,514 at Dodger Stadium.