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MLB Roundup: Kyle Schwarber Homers, Phillies Beat East-Leading Braves - Regional Media News
Schwarber’s 41st homer and Wheeler’s nine strikeouts helped Philadelphia even the four-game series and move within four games of Atlanta.
- On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-2, moving within four games of the first-place Braves in the National League East. Pitcher Zack Wheeler threw six strong innings while Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer.
- Facing early pressure, Wheeler escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning after the Braves' first three batters reached. The veteran pitcher, who recently adjusted his delivery mechanics, allowed only one run and three hits while striking out nine.
- The Phillies built an early lead against Braves starter Martin Perez with an RBI single from Luis Arraez and a bases-loaded walk to J.T. Realmuto. Derek Hill tripled in the second and scored on Schwarber's groundout.
- Atlanta managed solo homers from Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley, but the Phillies' bullpen held the lead. Jose Alvarado safeguarded the two-run advantage in the eighth inning, and Jhoan Duran secured his 30th save in the ninth.
- Both teams continue their division race, with Philadelphia looking to tighten the standings further as the regular season nears its final stretch. The Phillies evened the four-game series against the Braves .
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MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber homers, Phillies beat East-leading Braves - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) - Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday. The Phillies evened the four-game series at one [...]
Wheeler shined with nine punches and Schwarzer stood out with his 41st home run, leading Philadelphia to a crucial victory over Atlanta.Acuña and Riley connected quadrangulars for the visiting team, which fell for the third time in 12 games, while Arraez and Durán were key to the locals.
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