Braves

In a classic pitcher’s duel that had the makings of a no-hit battle deep into the late innings, the Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves engaged in an intense, low-scoring affair Monday night. But it was Mitch Garver who ultimately stole the show, crushing a dramatic two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th to lift the Mariners to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Braves. The game was a masterclass in pitching excellence from the very first pitch.

The Atlanta Braves’ offensive juggernaut rolled into Miami looking to take the series against the Marlins on Saturday. With Jarred Kelenic reinserted into the lineup batting ninth and playing left field, the Braves aimed to keep their hot bats rolling. Kelenic, who had been out with a minor injury, rejoined a Braves lineup that had been scoring at a torrid pace lately. In the previous game, Atlanta had hung eight runs on the Marlins’ pitching staff.