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Austin Riley belts three‑run homer, Braves tee off on Taijuan Walker

sportsApr 17, 20261337

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off Taijuan Walker, a 103 mph, 380-foot fly to right-center that scored Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson and gave the Atlanta Braves a 6-0 lead. The shot was Riley's second of the season and came with two outs in the top of the second inning. Walker, pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, surrendered the long ball as Atlanta surged early and opened a multi-run advantage.

Key Highlights

Riley's homer had a 103.0 mph exit velocity and traveled 380 feet.
The three-run blast scored Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, making it 6-0.
It was Austin Riley's second homer of the season in the second inning.
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mlb.comAustin Riley homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field. Ronald Acuña Jr. scores. Matt Olson...

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