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Michael Harris II Delivers for Braves, Who Sweep Series From Phillies
Michael Harris II homered and drove in three runs as Atlanta won its fifth straight and widened its division lead to 6 1/2 games.
- On Sunday, Michael Harris homered and collected three hits as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
- Kyle Schwarber gave Philadelphia an early 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the first inning before Atlanta rallied with three runs in the fifth against rookie starter Andrew Painter and Tim Mayza.
- Braves starter Grant Holmes allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings while five relievers combined for scoreless relief, and Austin Riley made a stellar defensive play at third base ending a Philadelphia threat.
- The Braves outscored the Phillies 16-3 in the weekend series, marking Atlanta's first three-game sweep in Philadelphia in 10 years and extending their recent streak to nine wins in 11 games.
- Atlanta begins a four-game series Monday night at Washington, while Philadelphia opens a seven-game road trip the same evening with the first of four games against the Cubs.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-13 and second-to-last in the National League East after getting swept by division rival, the Atlanta Braves. Their record marks the franchise’s worst start since 2015, when the Phillies were en route to 99 losses.Their 4-2 loss on Sunday night extended the Phillies’ losing-streak to five games and capped a 2-7 homestand. The Phillies hit the road for the following six games looking to faceKyle Schwarber’s two-run …
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right2Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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