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Braves 3-1, Iglesias Notches 34th Straight Save

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 3–1 as the Giants went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Raisel Iglesias recorded his 34th consecutive flawless save, extending the longest active streak in the majors.
Rookie catcher Drew Cavanaugh singled in the fifth inning of his debut, earning a standing ovation.
Reynaldo López returned to the rotation after two months in the bullpen, allowing one run over three innings.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, Yankees closer John Wetteland set a benchmark with 24 straight saves, a record later challenged by elite relievers. Today Raisel Iglesias posted his 34th flawless save for the Braves, showing how teams now build bullpens around high-save specialists. The trend follows Mariano Rivera’s nine 30-save seasons and Éric Gagné’s 84-save streak, highlighting closers’ strategic value.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 3–1 as the Giants went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Raisel Iglesias recorded his 34th consecutive flawless save, extending the longest active streak in the majors.
Rookie catcher Drew Cavanaugh singled in the fifth inning of his debut, earning a standing ovation.
Reynaldo López returned to the rotation after two months in the bullpen, allowing one run over three innings.

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