Anderson, Braves’ 2-hitter takes 2-1 Series lead vs Astros
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Ian Anderson and the Braves bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 Friday night to take a two games to one Series lead. Anderson and four relievers combined on a two-hitter. Pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz blooped a 71 mph single leading off the eighth against reliever Tyler Matzek and Alex Bregman singled off Will Smith leading off the ninth. Austin Riley’s RBI double in the third off Astros starter Luis Garcia put Atlanta ahead, and d’Arnaud homered off Kendall Graveman in the eighth.