Atlanta Braves score eight runs in fourth inning to defeat Philadelphia Phillies
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Saturday evening, relying on an eight-run fourth inning to take control of the contest. Tyler Mahle pitched seven innings for Atlanta, allowing only one run on a Bryce Harper home run while striking out three batters. The Phillies, who scratched Jesus Luzardo from his scheduled start due to shoulder soreness, struggled as their bullpen labored through the remainder of the game. Ronald Acuna Jr. initiated the pivotal fourth-inning rally with a home run, followed by a series of hits and errors that pushed the lead out of reach for Philadelphia. A solo home run by Crawford and a late-inning blast by Harris rounded out the scoring as the Braves finished the game with Brent Suter on the mound. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Sunday afternoon at 1:35 PM ET.
- •Atlanta scored eight runs in the fourth inning to build a decisive lead.
- •Tyler Mahle limited the Philadelphia offense to one run over seven innings of work.
- •Bryce Harper and Crawford hit solo home runs for the Phillies.
- •The Braves added three runs against a position-player pitcher in the eighth inning.
- •The two teams conclude their current series on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Braves Crush Phillies 12-2 in Dominant Offensive Performance
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Braves crush Phillies on big fourth inning
"The Atlanta Braves followed up Friday night’s dramatic walk-off victory with an absolute statement on Saturday. Atlanta crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park , taking control early and never looking back. The Braves exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning before adding insurance runs later in the game. Braves’ Offense Comes Alive…
"The Braves all-but locked up the NL East with a romp over the Phillies on Saturday night, as Tyler Mahle cruised
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:12 AMBraves Crush Phillies 12-2 in Dominant Offensive Performance
The Atlanta Braves followed up Friday night’s dramatic walk-off victory with an absolute statement on Saturday. Atlanta crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park , taking control early and never looking back. The Braves exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning before adding insurance runs later in the game. Braves’ Offense Comes Alive…
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:49 AMBraves crush Phillies on big fourth inning
The Braves all-but locked up the NL East with a romp over the Phillies on Saturday night, as Tyler Mahle cruised
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