Braves’ JR Ritchie rebounds from first-pitch HR, wins debut
Apr 23, 2026, 05:40 PM ET WASHINGTON — JR Ritchie was welcomed to the foremost leagues when the Washington Nationals‘ James Wood homered on his first pitch. Ritchie, a 22-year-old right-hander, rebounded to win his debut, main the Atlanta Braves over Washington 7-2 on Thursday for his or her eighth win in 9 video games….