Rafael Marchán has struggled so far this season, but he homered and threw out two players to help the Phillies beat the Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader Thursday.

The Phillies’ backup catcher, who took over the role full-time this season, went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs, two runs scored, a walk and a crucial hit-by-pitch in a 5-4, series-clinching victory over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Backup catcher Rafael Marchan 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 Philadel