The San Francisco Giants entered Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves with an opportunity to secure a series victory after evening the matchup at one game apiece on Saturday.

Facing one of the National League's top teams, the Giants capitalized on the opportunity, earning a 3-2 win to take the series.

Robbie Ray picked up his seventh win of the season, while Caleb Kilian recorded his sixth save despite a tense ninth inning.

The game developed into a classic pitchers' duel between Ray and Braves ace Chris Sale.

Both starters brought their best, particularly Sale, who has been one of the National League's top pitchers this season. The left-hander worked six innings, allowing eight hits and two runs, only one of which was earned. He walked one and struck out 10.

Ray matched Sale with an outstanding performance of his own.

Coming off an eight-inning outing against the Athletics in which he allowed just two hits and one run, the veteran left-hander carried that momentum into Sunday. He consistently kept Atlanta's lineup off balance and limited the Braves' offense throughout the afternoon.

Ray completed eight innings, allowing four hits, one run, and one walk while striking out two batters. Although he didn't generate the same swing-and-miss numbers as in some of his previous starts, he worked efficiently with a low pitch count, allowing him to pitch deep into the game.

The Giants finally broke through in the bottom of the sixth inning. Rafael Devers reached on an infield single, and Austin Riley's throwing error allowed Luis Arraez to score the game's first run.

Later in the inning, Jung Hoo Lee also reached on an infield single, and another defensive miscue by Ozzie Albies allowed Heliot Ramos to score. By the end of the frame, San Francisco held a 2-0 lead.

The Giants added another insurance run in the seventh inning when Arraez lifted a sacrifice fly to right field, extending the lead to 3-0.

Atlanta answered in the eighth as Michael Harris II delivered a sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to two runs. Ray, however, finished the inning and completed his impressive eight-inning performance. The Giants carried a 3-1 lead into the ninth.

Kilian entered to close out the game after blowing a save in his previous outing against the Athletics. It was another uneasy appearance for the right-hander. Although he earned the save, he surrendered a run before finishing off the victory.

Kilian was recently named the Giants' closer for the remainder of the season, but his recent inconsistency has raised questions about whether he can remain the club's long-term answer in high-leverage situations. While he ultimately converted the save, it was another outing that left room for concern.

The Giants will return to action Monday when they open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tyler Mahle (1-7, 5.49 ERA) is scheduled to start for San Francisco, while Arizona will counter with Eduardo Rodríguez (6-2, 2.27 ERA).

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