ATLANTA — Dominican Marcell Ozuna had three hits, including one of the Braves’ four home runs, and Atlanta’s offense surged in Saturday’s 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Charlie Morton (4-3) allowed one run on four hits in six innings in which he struck out eight, walked two and hit two batters. He also retired a runner at first.
Jarred Kelenic, who batted first for the Braves for the first time after Michael Harris II suffered a hamstring injury, finished 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the eighth and Matt Olson added his 11th homer of the season.
With his two RBIs, Ozuna leads the National League with 62 RBIs this season.
Ryan Pepiot (4-4) suffered his first road loss of the season with the Rays, who have lost seven of nine. He allowed five runs on six hits, walked three and struck out four.
For the Rays, the Cubans Yandy Díaz 4-1, Randy Arozarena 4-1 with one run scored and one RBI. Mexican Isaac Paredes 3-1. The Dominicans Amed Rosario 3-1, José Siri 4-2.
For the Braves, Dominican Ozuna is 3-for-5, with two runs scored and two RBIs. Venezuelan Orlando Arcia 4-0 – Dominican Ramón Laureano 4-1 with one scored.
