Braves Defeat White Sox
Grant Holmes Pitches Near No-Hitter as Braves Shut Out White Sox 2-0
Grant Holmes pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday, ending a three-game losing streak AP News. Austin Riley drove in both runs with a double and a single, delivering the offensive firepower behind Holmes' dominant pitching performance Yahoo Sports. Holmes was relieved after Andrew Benintendi broke up the no-hitter with a single to start the seventh inning AP News.
Holmes Dominates for Six Innings Without Allowing a Hit
Grant Holmes put together one of his finest efforts of the season, retiring 18 straight White Sox batters without allowing a base hit Winnipeg Free Press. The right-hander's no-hitter lasted deep into the seventh inning before Benintendi's single ended the bid. Holmes was replaced by Didier Fuentes immediately after the hit, protecting both the pitcher and the team's lead Las Vegas Sun.
Riley Powers Braves Offense With Two Key Hits
Austin Riley was the only offensive spark the Braves needed on Thursday. Riley's double and single both drove in runs, accounting for all of Atlanta's scoring in the 2-0 victory Yahoo Sports. The Braves relied on pitching strength rather than run production, making Riley's contributions essential to securing the win.
Braves Snap Losing Streak With Dominant Defensive Effort
Thursday's shutout victory marked an important turning point for Atlanta AP News. The Braves had lost three straight games before Holmes and the bullpen combined to stifle the White Sox completely. This defensive-minded performance shows what the team is capable of when pitching and defense work in harmony, giving Atlanta momentum heading into their next matchup Beaumont Enterprise.
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