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Webb enjoys more Atlanta success as Giants ride Chapman's big hits to 4-2 win over Braves

2024-07-05 10:58 Last Updated At：11:00

ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

Matt Chapman hit a go-ahead homer in the Giants' three-run fourth inning and added a run-scoring double in the sixth. San Francisco took two of three games from the Braves for its third consecutive series win.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic catches a pop fly during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb meets with San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) has his cap and glove checked by umpire Tony Randazzo, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Forrest Wall (37) stretches out for a pop fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson tags a runner at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants' Nick Ahmed grounds out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, left, looks past an umpire, right, to Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (not shown) in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Fransisco left fielder Forrest Wall catches a pop fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic runs toward third base during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic (24) slaps hands with first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Heliot Ramos salutes to the crowd after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman rounds second base after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

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ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb meets with San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) has his cap and glove checked by umpire Tony Randazzo, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Forrest Wall (37) stretches out for a pop fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson tags a runner at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants' Nick Ahmed grounds out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, left, looks past an umpire, right, to Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (not shown) in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Fransisco left fielder Forrest Wall catches a pop fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic runs toward third base during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic (24) slaps hands with first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Heliot Ramos salutes to the crowd after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman rounds second base after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Webb (7-6) gave up two runs in the first but then threw six scoreless innings to improve to 3-0 over five career starts in Atlanta.

“It's an awesome atmosphere, an awesome stadium,” Webb said.

Overall, he allowed two runs in seven innings.

“I feel like I was able to settle in,” Webb said before adding he was frustrated by his first-inning struggles. Entering the game, his 4.50 ERA in the first was more than a run higher than his 3.12 mark overall.

“I've got to figure something out about the first inning," Webb said. “I don't know what it is. I can't tell you. I can't keep giving up two or three runs every first inning.”

Camilo Doval pitched the ninth for his 16th save, including two in the series. Marcell Ozuna led off the ninth with an infield hit before Doval got three consecutive outs, including strikeouts of Matt Olson and Adam Duvall.

The Braves didn't have more than one hit in any inning after the first.

“It’s on the offense,” catcher Sean Murphy said. "We didn’t plate the guys we needed to.”

Morton (5-5) allowed four runs, three earned, in 5 1/3 innings.

Heliot Ramos hit a tying two-run homer 424 feet to center field in the fourth. With one out, Chapman hit the go-ahead shot, his 12th, off Morton to left.

Chapman added a run-scoring double in the sixth for the Giants, who have won seven of 10.

The Braves took a 2-0 lead in the first. Ozzie Albies’ double and a throwing error by right fielder Mike Yastrzemski allowed Jerred Kelenic to score from first. Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly drove in Albies.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Giants: LHP Blake Snell (left adductor strain) threw five no-hit innings for Triple-A Sacramento and recorded nine strikeouts in what is expected to be his final rehab outing before returning to San Francisco's rotation next week. The return of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner comes after LHP Kyle Harrison (right ankle sprain) is expected to come off the injured list to start Saturday at Cleveland. ... X-rays on Yastrzemski's right elbow were negative after he was hit by a pitch in the fourth. He is day to day with a bruised elbow.

Braves: SS Orlando Arcia (abscessed tooth) missed his third straight game and again remained at home. Arcia could land on the injured list if he is not improved by Friday. ... The Braves also could be nearing an IL decision with OF Ramón Laureano (lower back soreness). ... Manager Brian Snitker said he was fine after being drilled on the dugout steps by a foul ball hit by Albies on Wednesday night. While the ball hit the 68-year-old manager below his belt, Snitker said it was “a little high” to avoid a more painful result.

UP NEXT

Giants: San Francisco is expected to use an opener from its bullpen at Cleveland on Friday night.

Braves: Atlanta will begin a weekend series against NL East leader Philadelphia when LHP Max Fried (7-3, 2.91 ERA) faces Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (9-4, 3.43).

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What is the NATO military alliance and how is it helping Ukraine?

2024-07-07 22:04 Last Updated At：22:10

BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s biggest security organization just as Russia presses its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine.

The three-day summit, which begins Tuesday, will focus on ways to reassure Ukraine of NATO’s enduring support and offer some hope to its war-weary citizens that their country might survive the biggest land conflict in Europe in decades.

Much of what NATO can do for Ukraine, and indeed for global security, is misunderstood. Often the alliance is thought of as the sum of all U.S. relations with its European partners, from imposing sanctions and other costs on Russia to sending arms and ammunition.

But as an organization, its brief is limited to the defense by military means of its 32 member countries — the sacred Three Musketeers-like vow of all for one, one for all — and a commitment to help keep the peace in Europe and North America.

That also means not being dragged into a wider war with nuclear-armed Russia. Here's a look at NATO and how it's aiding Ukraine:

Founded in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed by 12 nations to counter the threat to European security posed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Dealing with Moscow is in its DNA.

NATO’s ranks have grown since the Washington Treaty was signed 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year, worried by an increasingly aggressive Russia.

NATO’s collective security guarantee — Article 5 of the treaty — underpins its credibility. It's a political commitment by all member countries to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory might be under attack. Ukraine would meet those criteria, but it is only a partner, not a member.

NATO’s doors are open to any European country that wants to join and can meet the requirements and obligations. Importantly, NATO takes its decisions by consensus, so every member has a veto.

The United States is the most powerful member. It spends much more on defense than any other ally and far outweighs its partners in terms of military muscle. So Washington drives the agenda.

NATO’s day-to-day work is led by its secretary-general — former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, until he is replaced on Oct. 1 by outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

NATO’s top civilian official chairs almost weekly meetings of ambassadors in the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters. He chairs other “NACs” at ministerial level and summits of heads of state and government. Stoltenberg runs NATO HQ. He does not order the allies around. His job is to encourage consensus and speak on behalf of all 32 members.

NATO’s military headquarters is based nearby in Mons, Belgium. It is always run by a top U.S. officer. The current supreme allied commander Europe is Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli.

Even though most allies believe that Russia could pose an existential threat to Europe, NATO itself is not arming Ukraine. As an organization, NATO possesses no weapons of any kind. Collectively, the alliance provides only non-lethal support — fuel, combat rations, medical supplies and body armor, as well as equipment to counter drones or mines.

But members do send arms on their own or in groups.

NATO is helping Ukraine’s armed forces shift from Soviet-era military doctrine to modern thinking. It’s also helping strengthen Ukraine’s defense and security institutions.

In Washington, NATO leaders will endorse a new plan to coordinate the delivery of equipment to Ukraine and training for its armed forces. The leaders will renew a vow that Ukraine will join the alliance one day, but not while it’s at war.

While some allies have left open the possibility of sending military personnel to Ukraine, NATO itself has no plans to do this.

But a key part of the commitment for allies to defend one another is to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin, or any other adversary, from launching an attack in the first place. Finland and Sweden joined NATO recently over concern about this.

With the war in its third year, NATO now has 500,000 military personnel on high readiness to counter any attack, whether it be on land, at sea, by air or in cyberspace.

The alliance has doubled the number of battle groups along its eastern flank, bordering Russia and Ukraine. Allies are almost continuously conducting military exercises. One of them this year, Steadfast Defender, involved around 90,000 troops operating across Europe.

Due to high U.S. defense spending over many years, America’s armed forces benefit not only from greater troop numbers and superior weapons but also from significant transport and logistics assets.

Other allies are starting to spend more though. After years of cuts, NATO members committed to ramp up their national defense budgets in 2014 when Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.

The aim was for each ally to be spending 2% of gross domestic product on defense within a decade. A year ago, with no end to the war in sight, they agreed to make 2% a spending floor, rather than a ceiling.

A record 23 countries are expected to be close to the spending target this year, up from only three a decade ago.

Webb enjoys more Atlanta success as Giants ride Chapman's big hits to 4-2 win over Braves

Webb enjoys more Atlanta success as Giants ride Chapman's big hits to 4-2 win over Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb meets with San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) has his cap and glove checked by umpire Tony Randazzo, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Forrest Wall (37) stretches out for a pop fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson tags a runner at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants' Nick Ahmed grounds out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, left, looks past an umpire, right, to Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (not shown) in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Fransisco left fielder Forrest Wall catches a pop fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic runs toward third base during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic (24) slaps hands with first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Heliot Ramos salutes to the crowd after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman rounds second base after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb meets with San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) has his cap and glove checked by umpire Tony Randazzo, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Forrest Wall (37) stretches out for a pop fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson tags a runner at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Fransisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants' Nick Ahmed grounds out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, left, looks past an umpire, right, to Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (not shown) in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Fransisco left fielder Forrest Wall catches a pop fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic runs toward third base during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic (24) slaps hands with first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Heliot Ramos salutes to the crowd after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman rounds second base after hitting a home run to center field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

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