Braves falter in doubleheader against Giants, lose best MLB record

The Atlanta Braves faced the San Francisco Giants in a doubleheader on June 17, with disappointing outcomes in both games. Game 1 saw the Braves score only two runs on seven hits, resulting in a loss after Grant Holmes allowed three runs in two innings. In Game 2, the Braves improved offensively, scoring five runs but still fell short after JR Ritchie gave up five earned runs. With the losses, the Braves relinquished their hold on the best record in MLB, now trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won their game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves' lead in the National League East is now at 6.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies, who are closing in as the season progresses.

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