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Slumping Braves drop series finale to Giants, NL East lead over Phillies shrinks to 3 games
By Associated Press at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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 lead...
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 has significant implications for their NL East lead, now down to just three games over the surging Philadelphia Phillies. As the team heads into a brief off-day on Monday, they must regroup and refocus ahead of their upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals series will be a crucial test for the Braves, who have struggled to find consistency in their recent performances. With the Phillies gaining momentum, the Braves cannot afford to drop many more games if they hope to maintain their lead in the division. The Braves' performance against the Cardinals will be closely watched by Atlanta fans, who are eager to see their team bounce back from this slump and reclaim their footing in the NL East.
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Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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