Drake Baldwin's homer leads Braves to sweep over Dodgers

Drake Baldwin's leadoff home run highlighted a historic game for the Atlanta Braves, securing a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 28. Baldwin's solo shot was the only run, marking the first time since 1900 that a catcher's leadoff home run accounted for the sole score. Chris Sale delivered an impressive performance with 11 strikeouts, earning his first complete-game shutout since 2019. With this win, the Braves completed a three-game sweep of the defending champions, improving their record to 79-55 and extending their lead in the NL East to five games over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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