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Bryce Elder went six innings, giving up two runs on five hits (two solo homers) and striking out four to earn his first win since June 2. Todd Kirkland / Getty Images
ATLANTA — Before the Atlanta Braves’ 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, Walt Weiss was asked whether he expected Bryce Elder to go deep into the game, especially considering they had a taxed bullpen.
“Yeah, I hope so,” Weiss said with a laugh.
Elder did exactly what the skipper ordered by going six innings, giving up two runs on five hits (two solo homers) and striking out four to earn his first win since June 2.
