The Atlanta Braves got the win on Saturday but the New York Mets spoiled their combined no-hitter after JD Martinez went yard in the ninth inning. Atlanta put on a spectacular performance on the mound but Raisel Iglesias gave up the home run after coming in for the save. Now, Iglesias shares his reaction to losing the no-hitter.
Overall, the Braves care more about getting the win than anything else, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. But surprisingly enough, Raisel Iglesias admits that he didn’t even know his team had a no-hitter going.
“When the game ended and I came into the clubhouse, they asked me if I knew there was a no-hitter. I really didn’t know.”
It’s a bit bizarre that Iglesias didn’t know there was a no-hitter going. That’s like entering the game and not knowing what the score is. But there’s a chance Iglesias was able to play looser because of it. He looked solid for the first two outs then just happened to throw a duck down the middle to JD Martinez.
Braves manager, Brian Snitker, wasn’t too worried about losing the no-no. All that truly matters is getting the win. Atlanta is just two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. But it’s a shame they couldn’t get the no-hitter considering the franchise hasn’t recorded one since 1994.
“‘It’s hard to throw a no-hitter,’ Snitker said. ‘We got a long season. It’s more about winning the game than a no-hitter.'”
The Braves aim to sweep the Mets on Sunday if they can get another win. Make sure to tune into the contest on Sunday, May 12 at 7:10 Eastern.
Can the Braves win another title?
The Braves last one a World Series back in 2021 and aim to win another one sooner, rather than later. Atlanta has a stacked roster and the talent to go the distance. But nothing is guaranteed in baseball.
They’ve suffered some big blows early on this season, especially after Spencer Strider fell to a season-ending injury. Additionally, guys like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson have been cold to start the season. So, the Braves have faced some adversity early on but still find themselves in the mix for the NL East.
The good news is there is plenty of time remaining in the regular season and the Braves look like a true contender once again. We should expect Atlanta to at least be in contention for a Wild Card spot late in the season. But they can definitely overtake their division and beat out the Phillies. It’ll be interesting to see when the Braves get hot at the plate. Once that happens this team will be borderline unstoppable.
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