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Alec Bohm Hits Tie-Breaking, 2-Run Double in 7-Run 8th as Phillies Beat Braves 9-4 and Avoid Sweep
J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs, and the Phillies pulled away with a seven-run eighth to salvage one game in the series.
- On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-4, avoiding a series sweep behind Alec Bohm's tie-breaking two-run double in the eighth inning.
- Philadelphia cut Atlanta's National League East lead to five games with the victory, though the Braves won the season series 9-4.
- Pitcher Andrew Painter allowed one run over five innings, while J.T. Realmuto hit his 11th home run, a 405-foot shot into the left field seats.
- Manager Don Mattingly said the breakthrough inning was "huge" for the team, emphasizing his focus on winning daily to reach the playoffs with 12 games remaining.
- Following an off day on Monday, the Phillies continue their playoff push with a series opener at Washington on Tuesday, featuring starter Cristopher Sánchez.
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The Pottstown MercuryBreakthrough 8th inning helps Phillies avoid series sweep in Atlanta
The Phillies had eight hits and sent 12 batters to the plate in a seven-run eighth inning to earn a 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
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St Catharines StandardBreakthrough 7-run 8th inning lifts Phillies’ mood after avoiding series sweep against Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Even after losing a three-game weekend series and season series to the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies found reason for encouragement on Sunday while avoiding a series sweep and ending a three-game skid.
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Breakthrough 7-run 8th inning lifts Phillies' mood after avoiding series sweep against Braves
A seven-run eighth inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies reason for encouragement as they left Atlanta. The Phillies avoided a series sweep with a 9-4 win. The Phillies had eight hits and sent 12 batters to the plate in the big…
·Georgia, United States
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