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JR Ritchie's Strong Composure Set Stage for Braves Walk-Off Win

Atlanta Braves On SI·Harrison Smajovits·about 1 month ago
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JR Ritchie faced a major test when he took on the Detroit Tigers lineup in the Atlanta Braves ’ win on Wednesday night.  In his second career start, he pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned. The unearned run came on his own throwing error in the top of the second.  It wasn’t the night he was aiming for, but as he had the ball taken from him with one out in the top of the sixth, the crowd of 30,439 people gave a thunderous applause. It was on another level than the claps a pitch when his day is done mid-inning.  He had just stood in a duel against a reigning Cy Young Award winner early in his career.  The crowd showed their pride for the type of start he was able to give his team so early in his career. Many had been waiting for his arrival for some time now, and his debut at Truist Park, at least as a major league pitcher, didn’t disappoint them.  “It’s pretty cool,” Ritchie said after the game. “You know, I love Braves Country.…

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