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Acuña homers for Braves, Mahle turns in another stellar outing in 12-2 rout of Phillies

Acuña’s homer ignited an eight-run fourth, and Mahle allowed one run over seven innings as Atlanta won its second straight over Philadelphia.

  • On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park, clinching the three-game series and extending their National League East lead to six games.
  • The Braves erupted for eight runs in the fourth inning after Ronald Acuña Jr. ignited the rally with his 17th home run, capitalizing on six hits, a walk, and defensive errors by the Phillies.
  • Braves right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched seven innings allowing one run on six hits with three strikeouts, while Bryce Harper hit his 28th home run, a 426-foot solo shot in the first for Philadelphia.
  • Michael Harris II extended the lead in the eighth with his 25th home run, finishing 4-for-5 with three RBIs as the Braves maintained their six-game advantage over the Phillies .
  • RHP Grant Holmes will take the mound Sunday for Atlanta attempting to complete a series sweep against Philadelphia RHP Andrew Painter in the finale.
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This Saturday, the Venezuelan gardener crowned a three-hit performance with a quadrangular and a single during the explosive fourth episode of the Bravos, which were imposed 12-2 in Truist Park.

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Atlanta Braves' Kim Ha-seong recorded a walk and a run in the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, helping his team to a 12-2 victory. With this win, Atlanta moved one step closer to winning the National League East and extended their lead over Philadelphia to six games.

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Braves erupt for 8 runs in fourth to overwhelm Phillies

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Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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