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Slumping Braves drop series finale to Giants, NL East lead over Phillies shrinks to 3 games
By Associated Press at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· 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 Nashville
The Braves' recent slump has significant implications for local fans, who have grown accustomed to the team's strong performance in the NL East. With a shrinking lead over the Phillies, the Braves' upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals takes on added importance. A strong showing against the Cardinals could help the Braves regain their footing and maintain their position atop the division. Conversely, a continued slump could lead to a tightening of the NL East race, making for an exciting summer of baseball in Atlanta. The Braves' performance on the road will be crucial, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing series against the Giants. Local fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this challenging stretch, and whether they can regain their momentum in time to hold off the surging Phillies.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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...
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