The Atlanta Braves Extend Their Division Lead Over the Mets to 5.5 Games With a 13-2 Win Over the Giants.

Braves Take Sole Possession of First Place

The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on Wednesday, extending their lead in the National League East to 5.5 games over the New York Mets.

The Braves' win was their fourth in a row and their seventh in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Mets have lost four of their last six games and are now 5.5 games behind the Braves in the division.

Fried Extends Lead in ERA Race

Max Fried started for the Braves and allowed only two runs on six hits over seven innings. He struck out seven batters and walked one.

Fried's outing lowered his ERA to 2.52, which is the best in the National League.

Ozuna, Harris Lead Braves' Offensive Attack

Marcell Ozuna hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the Braves an early lead.

Michael Harris II hit a grand slam in the third inning, his first career grand slam, to extend the Braves' lead to 5-0.

Harris also added an RBI single in the fifth inning to finish the game with five RBIs.

Lopez Impressive in Return From Injured List

Reynaldo Lopez started for the Braves and pitched five strong innings in his return from the injured list.

Lopez allowed only one run on three hits and struck out six batters.

The Braves' bullpen allowed one run in the seventh inning, but they held the Giants scoreless in the eighth and ninth innings to secure the win.

Braves Look to Continue Momentum

The Braves will look to continue their momentum when they face the Giants again on Thursday.

The Braves will then travel to Miami to face the Marlins for a three-game series over the weekend.

The Braves are 6.5 games ahead of the Marlins in the NL East, so they will be looking to extend their lead even further.