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Ray outduels Sale in Cy Young matchup and Giants hold off slumping Braves 3-2 to take series
By Associated Press at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Ch...
Key takeaway Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Chapman, who scored after two groundouts.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Braves' recent slump, having dropped six of seven and 12 of 16, raises concerns for local fans as the team's lead in the NL East narrows to just three games over Philadelphia. Despite their strong overall record, the Braves' struggles on their recent road trip, going 1-5, will be closely watched as they return home to host St. Louis on Tuesday. The series against the Giants showcased the team's pitching vulnerabilities, with Chris Sale's strong performance not being enough to secure a win. As the Braves look to regroup, their upcoming matchup against the Cardinals will be crucial in determining their trajectory in the NL East. With the Phillies surging, the Braves cannot afford to continue their downward trend, making their next series a pivotal moment in the season for Atlanta fans.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Ch...
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