Braves Win 1-0 in Extra Innings

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a thrilling pitching duel on Monday night, the Atlanta Braves narrowly defeated the San Francisco Giants 1-0, thanks to a sacrifice fly from pinch-hitter Travis d’Arnaud in the 10th inning. The game showcased the talents of two aces, Chris Sale and Blake Snell, who combined for an impressive 33 strikeouts, marking a record for Oracle Park. Sale, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, struck out 12 batters and allowed only three hits over seven innings, lowering his ERA to 2.61 in his first season with Atlanta. The Braves secured their second win in nine games, moving ahead of the New York Mets for the final National League wild card spot. The decisive moment came in the 10th when Sean Murphy’s leadoff single advanced the automatic runner to third base, setting the stage for d’Arnaud’s sacrifice fly to right field. Raisel Iglesias earned the win after striking out four batters in two perfect innings, maintaining a remarkable 0.99 ERA since returning from the injured list. On the Giants' side, Randy Rodríguez relieved Snell and struck out two batters, keeping the game scoreless until the 10th. However, the Giants faced challenges as reliever A.J. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list due to ongoing left hip inflammation. Meanwhile, infielder Thairo Estrada is gradually returning to practice after a left wrist sprain, with hopes of rejoining the team by the end of the month. The teams will continue their four-game series on Tuesday night.