Atlanta Braves tops Philadelphia Phillies 6-2
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Philadelphia Phillies 6-2. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Atlanta Braves's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Atlanta Braves pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Alec Bohm led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Michael Harris II led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves starter Ray Kerr threw 3.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1 K, 2 BB (38 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 6.3 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 4.26).
Atlanta Braves starter Ray Kerr: 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (47 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.18).
Hitting Analysis
Philadelphia Phillies: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.222).
Multi-hit games: Kyle Schwarber (2-for-3).
Atlanta Braves: 6 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.207). 3 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Dominic Smith (2-for-3).