Braves blank Yanks again, sweep series

Aug 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) celebrates after a home run with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) against the New York Yankees in the second inning at Truist Park.Image: Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsRight-hander Charlie Morton rediscovered his control and threw six shutout innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting New York Yankees 2-0 on Wednesday and sweep the three-game interleague series.

The Braves have won six of their last seven and swept their 11th series of the season. The Yankees have lost five in a row, the last two by shutout, completed the road trip with a 2-7 record and dropped below .500 for the first time this…