PHOTOS: Braves shut out Mets to clinch series win

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Behind a dominating pitching performance from Chris Sale, the Braves defeated the Mets on Wednesday night at Truist Park, 5-0.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate their 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Blooper celebrates the Atlanta Brave’s 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) is congratulated by teammates after being relieved late in the ninth inning during a MLB game against the New York Mets Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly ball in the first inning during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrates his home run against the Mets in the first inning of an MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Mets in the seventh inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) high fives first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) after hitting a single to right field against the Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run against the Mets in the seventh inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) throws to first against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) gestures after tripling to third base against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) triples to third base against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) slides safely into home plate on a sacrifice fly ball by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) in the first inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) fields a ground ball throwing Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) out at first during the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) sets up for a deliver against the New York Mets in the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate their 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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