Muncy has first 3-homer game, Ohtani sets Dodgers' mark in 11-3 rout of Braves

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy had the first three home run game of his career along with four RBIs, Shohei Ohtani had three hits and became the franchise leader for most home runs by a Japanese-born player and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to an 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

“Tonight was a cool night for me all around,” said Muncy, who had four hits. “We got the series win, which is more important to me than anything. (Tyler) Glasnow was amazing tonight. A lot of quality at-bats up and down the lineup. It was fun to watch.”

Freddie Freeman also had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won four of five. Rookie Andy Pages also went deep as Los Angeles had five homers.

Glasnow (6-1) struck out 10 and became the second pitcher in the majors to reach six wins. The right-hander allowed two runs on five hits as he went at least seven innings for the third time this season.

“He continues to pick us up and be that top end guy we expect him to be,” manager Dave Roberts said. “He attacked the zone and was efficient all night. To get through that seventh inning was huge.”

Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits. Ozzie Albies had a 15-game hitting streak snapped as the Braves lost for the fourth time in five games. Austin Riley and Orlando Arcia had RBIs.

Muncy’s two-run shot in the the second off Bryce Elder (1-1) after Will Smith drew a leadoff walk snapped an 0-for-9 skid at the plate. The third baseman added solo shots in the seventh and eighth innings to become the first Dodgers’ player since Trayce Thompson on April 1, 2023, to have a three-homer game.

“I've hit two plenty of times but when you're up there the last at-bat, the third one is always in your head,” Muncy said.

Ohtani, sixth in the majors with a .345 batting average, led off the third with a drive into the right-center stands to make it 3-0. It was Ohtani’s eighth of the season and surpassed his manager for most homers by a Japanese-born player.

“Relieved,” Ohtani said with a smile about surpassing the mark.

Ohtani's RBI single was part of a four-run fourth and chased Elder, who allowed seven runs on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings.

“Probably just location for the most part, he wasn’t getting ahead and too many walks. He wasn’t real sharp,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Elder. “We had been pitching well. Our starters had been going deep. You get into those ruts and it’s a powerful team we’re facing.”

Mookie Betts added a two-run single in the seventh as Albies was unable to snag the bloop hit into right field.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Braves: RHP Pierce Johnson was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 1, with right elbow inflammation. RHP Jackson Stephens was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and LHP Angel Perdomo was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Dodgers: Roberts said RHP Blake Treinen (bruised lung) is on track to be activated on Sunday.

UP NEXT

The series concludes Sunday with a matchup of lefties. Max Fried (2-0, 4.02 ERA) goes for Atlanta while Los Angeles counters with James Paxton (3-0, 3.51 ERA).

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy (13) celebrates with Mookie Betts, right, after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, left, does not catch a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is at right. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates with Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) walks with his interpreter, Will Ireton, after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy runs the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Pink, left, greets Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after throwing out the first pitch before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) is greeted by Matt Olson, right, after scoring off of a single hit by Austin Riley during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, right, is out at second with a tag by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy (13) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s president on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

The law would require media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Critics of the bill say it closely resembles legislation used by the Kremlin to silence opponents, and that it will obstruct Georgia’s bid to join the EU.

President Salome Zourabichvili, who is increasingly at odds with Georgia’s ruling party, said on Saturday that the law contradicts Georgia’s constitution and “all European standards,” and added that it “must be abolished.”

The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has a majority sufficient to override Zourabichvili’s veto, and is widely expected to do so in the coming days. The Georgian government insists that the law is intended to promote transparency and curb what it deems harmful foreign influence in the country of 3.7 million.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili gestures while speaking during an interview with The Associated Press, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Zourabichvili said Thursday that a "foreign influence" bill passed by parliament that critics call a threat to free speech is "unacceptable." (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov)