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Braves Blow Six-Run Lead in Ninth, Suffer Fifth Straight Loss

Struggling relievers under renewed criticism for their performance put Atlanta’s postseason hopes at risk.

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Overview

  • The Diamondbacks mounted an improbable seven-run ninth inning to turn a 10-4 deficit into an 11-10 victory at Truist Park.
  • Atlanta became the first team in franchise history to lose a game after leading by six runs entering the ninth inning.
  • Closer Raisel Iglesias and successive relievers failed to contain Arizona’s rally, deepening concerns over the Braves’ bullpen reliability.
  • Manager Brian Snitker’s late-game decisions have come under fire as the team drops to 27-34 on the season.
  • Atlanta recalled veteran Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A in a bid to stabilize its struggling relief corps.