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Braves Outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 Innings in Opener of Key NL East Series
Drake Baldwin’s 11th-inning double scored Ha-Seong Kim and gave Atlanta a 6-5 win after Philadelphia briefly led in extras.
- On Friday, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings, with Drake Baldwin doubling to center field to score Ha-Seong Kim for the winning run.
- Rain delayed the start by 47 minutes following a pregame ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, where Atlanta resident Kayla Bergeron threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola allowed homers to Matt Olson and Austin Riley, while Braves starter Chris Sale allowed three runs over seven innings. Jonathan Bowlan blew a 3-2 lead in the ninth.
- The first-place Braves extended their lead over the Phillies to five games in the NL East, improving on last week's split four-game series in Philadelphia.
- On Saturday, Phillies LHP Jess Luzardo faces Braves RHP Tyler Mahle in the second game of the series, as the Braves placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.
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Independent EspañolA Baldwin double in the 11th inning sealed the Atlanta 6-5 victory over Philadelphia, expanding its divisional advantage in the National League.The Filis took advantage in the 11th with an Arraez single, but Atlanta rolled back with Kim and Baldwin's key hits to win.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead
·London, United Kingdom
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Baserunning miscue looms large for Phillies in series-opening loss to Braves
Bryce Harper was caught between second and third in the top of the ninth, erasing the Phillies' best chance at an insurance run. The Braves ultimately walked them off in 11 innings.
·Philadelphia, United States
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Braves outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings in opener of key NL East series
Drake Baldwin doubled to center field in the 11th inning to score Ha-Seong Kim from first base and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night in the opening game of a key NL East series
·New York, United States
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L 43%
C 43%
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