Charlie Morton recorded 10 strikeouts in six innings, Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer and the Braves beat New York 2-0 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep and dropping the struggling Yankees below .500 for the first time this season.
New York (60-61) was left with a five-game losing streak after being outscored 18-3 in the sweep, capped by back-to-back shutouts for the first time this season. The Braves (78-42) have thrown four shutouts in their last seven games to boost the majors’ best record.
“To be able to sweep the Yankees is another great accomplishment,” closer Raisel Iglesias said through a translator after his perfect ninth inning. “It’s another step to try to get to 100 wins as quickly as possible.”
