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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two run home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Though this might not have been the most exciting game of the series, as the New York Mets made the first one. The Atlanta Braves have successfully avoided a sweep against their division rivals in a 1-0 win.
Once again, the hero of the day was Matt Olson, as he knocked in an RBI single in the top of the sixth to bring Jim Jarvis in for the first and only run of the night.
Chris Sale delivered as usual, pitching through six innings and only allowing two hits with nine strikeouts to add to his stat line. This also brought his ERA down to 2.08.
The problem throughout the series was the lack of strong starts. Atlanta…
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