Hurston Waldrep struck out seven in seven innings, allowing four hits and one walk, and improved to 4-0 in his fifth career start. Marcell Ozuna scored from third on an infield error for the game’s only run. Raisel Igelesias recorded his 21st save and extended a streak of 12 straight closing innings without allowing a run. Chicago’s Martin Perez pitched 5 1/3 strong innings, yielding one run and striking out five. Michael Harris II saw a 12-game hitting streak end. The Braves have won 10 of 12 games and their fourth straight series while remaining 16 games back in the NL East. Both teams get a day off before new series open.
ATLANTA (AP) - Hurston Waldrep struck out a career best-tying seven in seven innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Wednesday night. Marcell Ozuna scored from third base in the fourth inning on an infield error as Atlanta took the rubber game of the three-game series. Raisel Igelesias pitched the ninth for his 21st save. Chicago has now lost six of its last seven games and 13 of its last 16.
Waldrep (4-0) in the fifth start of his career allowed just four hits and walked one. White Sox starter Martin Perez (1-3) pitched a strong 5 1/3 innings, giving up just three hits and one run while striking out five. Atlanta's Michael Harris II had his 12-game hitting streak come to a close after an 0 for 3 night at the plate.
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