In a thrilling matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies secured a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Trea Turner emerged as the hero, hitting a go-ahead homer off closer Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning. This marked Turner’s first homer of the season and set the stage for an exciting finish between the NL East rivals.
José Alvarado played a crucial role in securing the win for the Phillies, getting the final four outs of the game. Even in the face of a ninth-inning threat from the Braves, Alvarado remained composed and struck out Sean Murphy to end the game.
Bryce Harper also made an impact with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, giving Philadelphia a 3-2 lead. Harper’s homer, which came off Dylan Lee, showcased his power and ability to come through in clutch moments.
On the Braves’ side, Austin Riley tied the game with a homer in the seventh inning, making up for missed opportunities earlier in the game. Despite a strong start from Braves right-hander Grant Holmes, the Phillies were able to capitalize on key moments to come out on top.
The series between these two competitive teams has been closely contested, setting the stage for an exciting final game. Phillies’ LHP Jesús Luzardo and Braves’ RHP Spencer Schwellenbach are set to face off in the series finale on Thursday night.
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