Martinez Crushes Braves’ No-Hitter Dream in Last Minute Drama
New York – The Atlanta Braves came tantalizingly close to breaking their 30-year no-hitter drought on Saturday at Citi Field, only to have their hopes dashed by a clutch home run from New York Mets’ J.D. Martinez in the ninth inning. The Braves, led by pitcher Max Fried’s impressive performance, had held the Mets hitless up to that point in the game, showcasing the strength of their pitching staff. Fried, who pitched seven no-hit innings, …