Atlanta Braves complete three-game sweep of Colorado Rockies with Sunday win

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Atlanta Braves complete three-game sweep of Colorado Rockies with Sunday win
Summary

The Atlanta Braves secured a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Truist Park to finish a three-game sweep. Matt Olson delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning to bring home Ronald Acuña Jr. and extend the Braves' winning streak to seven games. Sean Murphy and Acuña Jr. provided early offense with RBI contributions, while pitcher Tyler Mahle allowed one run over 6.2 innings. The sweep concludes a perfect six-game homestand for the team, which currently leads the National League East with an 82-55 record. Despite the recent success, the club continues to navigate injuries to several key members of the pitching rotation, including Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep, and Spencer Schwellenbach. Atlanta prepares for a makeup game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday before traveling to face the Washington Nationals.

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  • Matt Olson drove in the winning run during the 10th inning on Sunday.
  • The Braves extended their winning streak to seven games with the sweep.
  • Tyler Mahle struck out nine batters across 6.2 innings of work.
  • Atlanta holds an 82-55 record and leads the National League East.
  • The team next hosts the San Francisco Giants for a game postponed in June.
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Atlanta now turns to a stretch that could shape the rest of its season.

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