Braves shut out Mets 1-0 to avoid series sweep in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets on July 29, 2026, at Citi Field. Matt Olson drove in the game's only run with an RBI single in the sixth inning, scoring Jim Jarvis. Chris Sale delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing only two hits while striking out nine batters. This win prevented the Braves from being swept in the series. They will return home to face the Washington Nationals next.
- •Matt Olson's RBI single gives Braves the sole run of the game.
- •Chris Sale pitches six innings, recording nine strikeouts.
- •Braves avoided a sweep by the Mets in this matchup.
- •The game was played at Citi Field in New York.
- •Next, the Braves will host the Washington Nationals.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Braves avoid sweep in one-run shutout over Mets
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