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Robbie Ray shines in relief, Giants win Game 1 over Braves 7-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Robbie Ray shines in relief, Giants win Game 1 over Braves 7-2

Summary

Robbie Ray delivered a standout performance in relief, allowing only two hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-2 in Game 1 of a doubleheader on June 17. The game was part of a split doubleheader due to a suspension from the previous night with the Giants leading 3-2 when play halted. Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee contributed to the victory with back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning. Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian closed out the game, striking out two to secure the win. Game 2 of the doubleheader features Braves rookie JR Ritchie facing Giants rookie Carson Whisenhunt.

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By the Numbers

•Giants beat Braves 7-2 in first game of doubleheader.
•Robbie Ray allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 innings of relief.
•Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit back-to-back homers.
•Next game features JR Ritchie for Braves and Carson Whisenhunt for Giants.

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8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader

What they're saying

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Robbie Ray allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit back-to-back homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Wednesday in the first game of a split doubleheader. The doubleheader was scheduled when Tuesday night's game was suspended because of rain with the Giants leading 3-2 and the Braves batting in the bottom of the second inning.
— Yahoo Sportsby CHARLES ODUM

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