Yastrzemski's Three RBIs Propel Giants to Series Sweep Over Braves
Mike Yastrzemski's bat came alive on Sunday, driving in three crucial runs as the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 4-3, marking their fifth consecutive victory.
This win completed a three-game series sweep, deepening the Braves' woes as they suffered their seventh straight defeat. With this loss, Atlanta has now dropped 14 of its last 17 games, plummeting to a season-low record of 27-37, which is ten games below the .500 mark.
Trailing 3-1 in the fourth inning, Yastrzemski ignited a pivotal three-run rally for the Giants. He delivered a two-out, two-run double down the right field line to level the score, later crossing home plate due to an error by Ozzie Albies, who mishandled a ground ball from Tyler Fitzgerald.
Earlier in the game, Yastrzemski had already contributed with a sacrifice fly in the second inning that tied the game at one after the Braves had initially scored.
For Atlanta, Matt Olson was the standout performer, driving in all three of the team's runs. He began with a fielder's choice grounder in the first inning and followed up with a two-run double in the third that briefly put the Braves ahead.
The Giants' bullpen showcased resilience, delivering three scoreless innings after Landen Roupp (4-4) allowed three runs over six innings. Camilo Doval secured his ninth save of the season.
On the other side, Braves starter Spencer Strider (0-5) also surrendered three earned runs in six innings, continuing his search for a win.
Despite their recent struggles, the Braves have been competitive, being outscored by only eight runs (72-64) during this rough stretch. Notably, Sunday’s loss marked their eighth one-run defeat in this period.
The Giants will take a day off on Monday before heading into a three-game series against the Rockies, with left-hander Kyle Harrison (1-1, 4.34 ERA) slated to start on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Braves will face the Brewers in a three-game series starting Monday, with lefty Chris Sale (3-4, 2.93 ERA) expected to take the mound.