Braves Complete Sweep of Diamondbacks with 5-2 Victory
Chris Sale's promising performance and a strong bullpen effort lead Atlanta to a series win.
- Michael Harris II's go-ahead homer in the fourth inning helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing a three-game sweep.
- Chris Sale, in his first home start for the Braves, retired Arizona’s first 10 batters and allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings, showcasing his potential to re-establish himself as a top pitcher.
- The Braves' bullpen, consisting of Joe Jiménez, Tyler Matzek, and Pierce Johnson, pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings, with Johnson securing his second save.
- Injuries have impacted both teams, with Diamondbacks' SS Geraldo Perdomo set for surgery and Braves' Spencer Strider facing a potential season-ending Tommy John surgery.
- The Braves' next series is against the New York Mets, where former Atlanta right-hander Julio Teheran will make his New York debut.