Webb enjoys more success in Atlanta as Giants take advantage of Chapman’s big hitting to claim 4-2 win over Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a disappointing first inning to continue his streak of strong performances at Truist Park, and the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

Matt Chapman hit a go ahead homer in the Giants’ fourth three-pointer and added a double pointer in the sixth. San Francisco won two of three games against the Braves for its third straight series victory.

Webb (7-6) allowed two runs in the first inning but then pitched six scoreless innings to improve to 3-0 in five career starts at Atlanta. He has allowed two runs in seven innings. The Giants have won seven of 10 games.

Camilo Doval pitched the ninth inning for his 16th save, including two in the series. Marcell Ozuna led off the ninth with an infield hit before Doval got three straight outs, including strikeouts of Matt Olson and Adam Duvall.

Morton (5-5) continued his trend of inconsistent starts, as he was unable to follow up a strong outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Friday with back-to-back wins. Morton allowed four runs, three earned, in 5 1/3 innings and was unable to protect a 2-0 lead early in the game.

Heliot Ramos hit a game-tying two-run home run 424 feet to center field in the fourth inning. With one out, Chapman hit the game-tying hit, his 12th, off Morton in left field.

Chapman added a double in the sixth inning.

The Braves took a 2-0 lead against Webb in the first inning. Ozzie Albies’ double and a throwing error by right fielder Mike Yastrzemski allowed Jerred Kelenic to score from first base. Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly allowed Albies to score.

TRAINERS’ ROOM

Giants: Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell (left adductor strain) threw five hitless innings for Triple-A Sacramento and recorded nine strikeouts in what is expected to be his final rehab outing before returning to San Francisco’s rotation next week. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner’s return comes after left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison (right ankle strain) is expected to be removed from the injured list to start Saturday at Cleveland.

Braves: SS Orlando Arcia (tooth abscess) missed his third straight game and stayed home again. Arcia could be placed on the injured list if he doesn’t improve by Friday. … The Braves also could be close to an injured list decision on outfielder Ramón Laureano (lower back soreness). … Manager Brian Snitker said he was OK after being drilled on the dugout steps by a foul ball hit by Albies Wednesday night. Although the ball hit the 68-year-old manager below his belt, Snitker said it was “a little high” to avoid a more painful outcome.

FOLLOWING

Giants: San Francisco is expected to use an opener from its bullpen in the series opener at Cleveland on Friday night.

Braves: Atlanta will open a weekend series against NL East-leading Philadelphia when left-handed pitcher Max Fried (7-3, 2.91 ERA) faces Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (9-4, 3.43 ERA).

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