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Atlanta — The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in a dramatic game that was decided in the tenth inning, after an outstanding pitching performance by Chris Sale and a decisive hit by Marcell Ozuna.
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Michael Harris II tied the game with a double in the ninth inning and Ozuna sealed the game with a single to left field in the tenth, allowing Alex Verdugo to score from second base. With this result, Atlanta added its third consecutive victory, while Cincinnati accumulated its fourth straight loss.
Chris Sale shined on the mound for the Braves, striking out 10 in 6.2 innings without allowing runs. His counterpart, Andrew Abbott, also had a solid outing with eight strikeouts in five innings.
The game remained scoreless until the eighth, when Santiago Espinal produced the go-ahead run for the Reds with a single that brought Elly De La Cruz home. However, Atlanta's response was immediate in the ninth, forcing extra innings.
Raisel Iglesias (2-2) earned the win after retiring the batters in order in the tenth, including two strikeouts. Lyon Richardson (0-1) took the loss.
In a separate note, Cincinnati's third baseman, Noelvi Marte, was removed from the lineup shortly before the start of the game due to left side discomfort.
With this triumph, the Braves continue to gain momentum in their series against the Reds, demonstrating solidity in both pitching and key offensive moments.
