Osleivis Basabe was a key player in the San Francisco Giants' 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Venezuelan unleashed his power at the plate to start his team's attack in the top of the sixth inning, a moment when San Francisco put together a four-run rally that turned the game in their favor.
With the count at 0-2 and no outs, Basabe launched a home run to center field to tie the game 3-3. The blast was his fourth of the season and increased the Giants' chances of winning by 16%.
The Venezuelan catcher finished the day 1-for-4 with one run scored, one RBI and one strikeout, leaving his batting average at .207. His hit ignited San Francisco's offensive spark, which produced four runs in that sixth inning and added one more in the ninth inning to secure the game on the road.
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The win on the mound went to reliever Molina (2-0), who lowered his ERA to 3.77, while the loss was charged to Braves starter Elder (8-8). With this victory, the Giants improve their record to 57-81, moving into fourth place in the National League West Division.
