Guardians defenders flashed their leather from the outset, but Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep held their bats in check Friday to deal Cleveland a 2-0 loss at Progressive Field. The Guardians turned two double plays,

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

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The Braves are streaking with six wins over the last eight games and back-to-back series victories, while the Guardians are 7-2 in the last nine games and five consecutive series wins if you go back further.

The return of Ronald Acuna Jr. to the Atlanta Braves' lineup came at a perfect time for baseball fans in northeastern Ohio.

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The Cleveland Guardians continue to be one of the hottest teams in the American League and MLB. Their fresh off their sixth consecutive series win, and are looking to make it seven in a row as the Atlanta Braves come to town. If the Guardians want to ensure a series win over their NL East foe, these are three areas the team should focus on.

Catcher Sandy León was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Acuña will return to face the Cleveland Guardians, as the Braves are set to start a three-game series against Cleveland on Friday. The five-time All-Star hasn't played since July 29 due to a calf strain.

Looks like the Atlanta Braves mustered the remainder of their energy to pour it into this series finale against the New York Mets in a come-from-behind 4-3 win. The season series is now owned by the Braves, making this their eighth season series victory in a row against the Mets.