Tough Loss in Atlanta 
Our beloved Giants put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell to the Braves 3-1. Let’s break down what happened:Slow Start Offensively 
In the top of the 1st inning, we hoped to establish an early lead, but Jorge Soler flied out, Austin Slater grounded out, and Heliot Ramos flied out as well. Early trouble for our lineup!Braves Take the Lead 
The Braves scored first in the bottom of the 2nd, thanks to a double by Adam Duvall that brought in Austin Riley. By the end of the 2nd inning, the scoreboard read Giants 0 and Braves 1.Pitching Battles and Missed Opportunities 
Our guys struggled to capitalize on opportunities. Despite a walk by Matt Chapman in the 2nd and singles by Curt Casali in the 5th, we couldn’t convert these moments into runs. The Braves extended their lead to 3-0 in the 5th inning, with a double by Riley driving in two more runs.Finally on the Board 
In the top of the 6th inning, Jorge Soler doubled to right field and advanced to third on a groundout by Austin Slater. Matt Chapman then doubled to bring Soler home, cutting the Braves’ lead to 3-1. Chapman advanced to third on a wild pitch, but we couldn’t push any further that inning.Pitching Keeps Us in the Game 
Our pitchers kept us in it, striking out the Braves in crucial moments. Jarlin Garcia started strong, and Sean Hjelle came in late to strike out Ozzie Albies, Marcell Ozuna, and Matt Olson in the 7th inning.Final Stand, But Fall Short
By the top of the 9th, Matt Chapman reached on an infield single with one out, giving us a glimmer of hope. However, Luis Matos flied out, and pinch-hitter Brett Wisely struck out swinging to end the game.Final Thoughts 
Despite the loss, this game had moments of promise. Our pitching staff showed resilience, and Matt Chapman contributed key hits. We need to string those moments together and get those wins! Keep the faith, Giants fans – on to the next! 
Scoreboard for Giants @ Braves (July 3rd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |