Braves lose twice to Giants, struggle offensively in doubleheader
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost both games in a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, falling 7-5 in the nightcap after a prior 7-2 defeat. Atlanta's offense was stagnant for most of the day, scoring only two runs over the first 16 innings. A ninth-inning rally saw the Braves score three runs but ultimately fall short. The team now faces a three-game losing streak and has not secured a series win since their first 21 series of the season. They will attempt to salvage a game in Thursday's series finale.
- •Braves scored two runs in first 16 innings against Giants
- •Mauricio Dubon hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning
- •Riley leads Atlanta with three hits in the nightcap
- •Braves stranded nine runners and finished 2-for-10 with RISP
- •Martin Perez is slated to start in the series finale Thursday
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Comeback bid comes up short as Braves lose twice to Giants on Wednesday
"Will the ninth inning be a turning point for the lineup-wide slump?
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