Atlanta took the victory 2-1 against the Cincinnati Reds in an exciting match that extended to the tenth inning. The outstanding performance of Chris Sale from the mound and the timely hit by Marcell Ozuna were key to the triumph.
Michael Harris II tied the score with a double in the ninth inning, and Ozuna sealed the victory with a single to left field in the tenth, driving in Alex Verdugo from second base. With this result, the Braves add their third consecutive victory, while Cincinnati adds its fourth straight loss.
Chris Sale had a dominant performance for the Braves, striking out 10 batters in 6.2 innings while allowing no runs. Andrew Abbott of the Reds also had a solid outing, with eight strikeouts in five innings.
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The game remained scoreless until the eighth inning, when Santiago Espinal drove in the run for the Reds with a single that brought Elly De La Cruz to the plate. However, Atlanta responded immediately in the ninth, taking the game to extra innings.
Raisel Iglesias (2-2) earned the win after retiring the batters in order in the tenth, including two strikeouts. Lyon Richardson (0-1) took the loss.
Cincinnati’s third baseman, Noelvi Marte, was scratched from the lineup shortly before the game due to left side discomfort.
With this victory, the Braves demonstrate their strength in both pitching and offense, consolidating their performance in the series against the Reds.
