Braves back Chris Sale as Mets struggle defensively in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced the New York Mets on July 4, 2026, with Chris Sale pitching. Despite Sale's struggles, the Braves jumped to a 6-0 lead, capitalizing on a solo home run by Eli White and a series of defensive errors from the Mets. Sale allowed three runs over five innings before being replaced after a difficult sixth inning. The Braves continued to extend their lead with contributions from Mike Yastremski and Austin Riley, with the score reaching 13-3 in the later innings. The Braves aim for a series sweep in the next game.
- •Braves score six runs in the first four innings.
- •Sale allows three runs in five innings pitched.
- •Eli White and Austin Riley hit home runs for Atlanta.
- •Braves lead 13-3 in the later innings.
- •The team aims for a sweep in the next game.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Braves finally back Chris Sale, as Mets’ defense provides an assist
"The Braves’ offense finally came through for Chris Sale in what wasn’t his cleanest start, as the Mets
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