US EditionChris Sale dominates as Braves hand Mets 5th-straight loss 5-0
- On June 18, 2025, Chris Sale pitched 8.2 scoreless innings as the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 5-0 at Truist Park.
- The Mets struggled offensively and defensively, with starter Paul Blackburn allowing four runs over 3 1/3 innings in his second start of the season.
- Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a lead-off home run on Blackburn’s first pitch, while Ozzie Albies contributed a triple and scored on a wild pitch.
- Sale delivered more than 100 pitches and recorded seven strikeouts, helping the Braves improve to a 33-39 record as they move closer to an even win-loss balance with back-to-back series victories.
- The Mets have now lost five consecutive games, marking their longest skid this season, and will aim to prevent a series sweep by the Braves in Thursday’s final matchup at Truist Park.
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Sale dominates as Braves hand Mets 5th straight loss
ATLANTA — Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings just missing his first shutout since 2019, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves handed the New York Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5-0 on Wednesday night. Sale (5-4) allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and did not allow a runner past second base. He threw 116 pitches before giving way to Raisel Iglesias, who got a groundout to end the game. Sale…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale pitched 8 2-3 innings, missing his first shutout since 2019, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-0 Wednesday night. Sale (5-4) allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and didn't allow a baserunner past second base. The Mets lost their fifth straight, their longest skid of the season. Sale threw 116 pitches before turning over to Raisel Iglesias, who forced…
Cherokee Tribune Ledger News
Chris Sale Nearly Goes the Distance as Braves Blank Mets
Chris Sale pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves blanked the visiting New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday.
Mets can’t touch Braves ace Chris Sale in feeble performance as losing streak hits five
Chris Sale wasn’t even nice enough to leave Wednesday’s game after eight innings with his team ahead by five runs. He got two outs, but in what could be deemed the Mets’ only success of the night Brandon Nimmo blooped a single and Sale was removed at 116 pitches.
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