Atlanta Braves defeat Philadelphia Phillies in 11-inning thriller

The Atlanta Braves secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in an 11-inning matchup at Truist Park. The win extends the Braves' lead in the National League East to five games.

Kim Ha-seong played a pivotal role in the comeback. Entering the game as a pinch runner, Kim hit a tying RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning against pitcher Brooks Raley. He subsequently scored the winning run on a walk-off double by Drake Baldwin. Kim’s performance follows a period of struggle, raising his season batting average to .135.

The Phillies' loss was marked by a struggle to maintain leads, including a blown 3-2 advantage in the ninth inning. Despite an early solo home run by Bryce Harper, the Phillies' bullpen and defensive errors contributed to the defeat. Harper expressed a need for the team to play better baseball to secure a postseason berth.