Grant Holmes takes no-hitter into 7th and Riley has 2 RBIs as the Braves top the White Sox 2-0
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn't allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after…
CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes maintained a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, as Austin Riley contributed with a double and two RBIs. The Braves secured a 2-0 victory, ending a three-game losing streak. Despite not allowing a hit until Andrew Benintendi's single in the seventh, Holmes allowed three walks and struck out three over six innings.
Didier Fuentes relieved Holmes after Benintendi's hit, striking out the side and preserving the save. Dylan Lee contributed a perfect eighth inning, while Raisel Iglesias closed the game as a one-hitter. The White Sox starter Anthony Kay allowed two runs on five hits in six innings, while Chicago's three-game slide continued.
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