The Atlanta Braves unleashed a relentless offensive barrage on Saturday night, crushing the Cleveland Guardians 10-1 in a game that was over before it began. Ronald Acuña Jr. (.304 AVG) and Marcell Ozuna (2-for-3, 2 runs) set the tone early, but it was Michael Harris II who delivered the knockout blow—a towering three-run homer that capped a six-run second inning. The Braves pounded Guardians starter Slade Cecconi for 10 hits and eight runs in just 4.2 innings, with Nacho Alvarez Jr. (3-for-5) and Nick Allen (3-for-4, 2 RBI) leading a balanced attack that saw seven Atlanta batters record multi-hit performances. Even Joey Wentz, making his case for a rotation spot, dominated on the mound, allowing just one run over six innings while striking out five.

Cleveland’s lone bright spot came from Brayan Rocchio, whose solo homer in the fourth briefly interrupted the Braves’ onslaught, but the Guardians’ lineup otherwise mustered little resistance. With the win, Atlanta (led by Acuña’s .425 OBP and Harris’s clutch power) reinforced their status as NL powerhouses, while Cleveland’s pitching staff—now sporting a 4.50 ERA from Cecconi—faces urgent questions as they limp into their next series.