Backup catcher Rafael Marchán hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and caught two runners stealing, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in in a doubleheader opener.

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.

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The 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.

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 Phillies didn't exactly dominate in their series win against the Braves this week, but they continued playing extraordinary winning baseball — improving to 19-7 in the month of May. Bookended by a shutout and 9-3 drubbing, the Phils won in a dogfight in a middle game that saw the clubs combine for 23 hits to take the series 2-1.

On Tuesday, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was hit on his surgically-repaired elbow by a 95 mph pitch thrown by Braves ace Spencer Strider. Thankfully, Harper escaped with just a right elbow contusion and Strider — making just his third start since undergoing Tommy John surgery — appeared to regret the incident following the game.

The Atlanta Braves manager recevied criticism for his reaction to an injury, however, the evidence shown should be taken with a gain of salt