Atlanta Braves secured an 8-5 series-clinching win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, powered by a historic performance from catcher Drake Baldwin. Returning from an oblique injury that sidelined him nearly a month, Baldwin went a career-best 5 for 5 with two home runs. "He's back to form... looking like that again," said manager Walt Weiss, noting Baldwin was on an MVP trajectory before the injury.

Third baseman Austin Riley added two homers and four RBIs, including a clutch two-run single in the seventh for a 6-3 lead. It was Riley's first multi-homer game since April 17. "After a couple days off... recharged, it's nice to see we're firing on all cylinders," Riley said. Weiss praised Riley's improved swings and hard contact.

The victory marked Atlanta's 21st series win, matching their 2025 total. Holding a 3-game lead over Philadelphia in the NL East, the Braves aim to turn the page after a difficult June. "We've come out the other side still in first place, playing better now," Weiss said, calling the adversity "deposits in the bank" for mental toughness.