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Chris Sale dominates as Braves hand Mets 5th-straight loss 5-0
- On June 18, 2025, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 5-0 at Truist Park, extending the Mets' losing streak to five games.
- The loss resulted from Braves ace Chris Sale's near-complete game shutout combined with Mets' pitching and offensive struggles amid injury challenges.
- Sale struck out seven batters, threw 116 pitches over 8.2 innings, and received strong run support including Ronald Acuna Jr.'s first-pitch solo home run.
- Francisco Lindor, despite denying injury issues, took responsibility for the team's poor performance and emphasized the need to capitalize on opportunities.
- The Mets face one more game against the Braves and then a road trip versus the Phillies, while Atlanta prepares for a series in Miami, both teams near.500 records.
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Sale dominates as Braves hand Mets 5th straight loss
ATLANTA — Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings just missing his first shutout since 2019, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves handed the New York Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5-0 on Wednesday night. Sale (5-4) allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and did not allow a runner past second base. He threw 116 pitches before giving way to Raisel Iglesias, who got a groundout to end the game. Sale…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale pitched 8 2-3 innings, missing his first shutout since 2019, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-0 Wednesday night. Sale (5-4) allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and didn't allow a baserunner past second base. The Mets lost their fifth straight, their longest skid of the season. Sale threw 116 pitches before turning over to Raisel Iglesias, who forced…
Cherokee Tribune Ledger News
Chris Sale Nearly Goes the Distance as Braves Blank Mets
Chris Sale pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves blanked the visiting New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday.
Mets can’t touch Braves ace Chris Sale in feeble performance as losing streak hits five
Chris Sale wasn’t even nice enough to leave Wednesday’s game after eight innings with his team ahead by five runs. He got two outs, but in what could be deemed the Mets’ only success of the night Brandon Nimmo blooped a single and Sale was removed at 116 pitches.
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