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Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies split crucial NL East series
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are engaged in a high-stakes National League East division race, with the two teams splitting a recent four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
In the opening game, Atlanta secured a 5-2 victory led by Chris Sale, who pitched six innings with seven strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young candidacy. The win extended Atlanta's lead in the division to five games.
Philadelphia responded in the second game with a 4-2 win, driven by Zack Wheeler's six innings of work and Kyle Schwarber's 41st home run of the season. The victory allowed the Phillies to pull within four games of the Braves.
However, the Braves reclaimed momentum in the series finale, winning 5-4. The game turned in the eighth inning when the Phillies' bullpen struggled, allowing a two-run home run by Mauricio Dubón and subsequent runs that gave Atlanta the lead. Following the loss, the Phillies sit five games behind the Braves in the NL East standings.
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Alec Bohm · Atlanta Braves · Chris Sale · Citizens Bank Park · Kyle Schwarber · Philadelphia Phillies · Zack Wheeler
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Braves have a record of 84-57. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cristopher Sanchez pitched six innings, allowing three runs and five hits.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Phillies have a record of 79-62.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Raisel Iglesias earned the save with a perfect ninth inning.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chris Sale pitched six innings, allowing two runs and six hits with seven strikeouts.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alec Bohm hit a solo home run and an RBI double for the Phillies.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Braves increased their lead in the NL East to five games over the Phillies. elnuevodiario.com.do