Marchán leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4
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Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Odds
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The Braves-Phillies game scheduled for Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 1:05 p.
Phillies 1B Bryce Harper says he hasn't swung a bat since being hit by a fastball and isn't sure if he'll need an IL stint.
After an injury filled Thursday doubleheader, the Braves shake up the roster ahead of their home series with the Red Sox
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But the 26-year-old starred in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader, hitting a two-run homer for an early lead along with a walk that led to another run and the go-ahead hit-by-pitch — on top of throwing out two would-be stealers, including Ozzie Albies in the ninth.
The Philadelphia Phillies won two of three against the Atlanta Braves to strengthen their grip on the NL East. After a turbulent few weeks to open the season, Philly has settled into a nice groove. Their division rivals, meanwhile, continue to stall. The Phillies now lead the Mets by 2.0 games and the Braves by 9.5 games.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II robbed Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Max Kepler of a three-run home run with an incredible catch.
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SB Nation on MSNSweep? No Sale: Braves 9, Phillies 3The Phillies were not able to finish off a sweep against the Braves, as they dropped the second game of the doubleheader by a final score of 9-3. Zack Wheeler struggled with command and was charged with 6 runs in just 5.
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader. The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4.