Braves and Phillies begin four-game series in Philadelphia
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Atlanta Braves begin a four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Atlanta enters the matchup holding a four-game lead over the Phillies in the NL East standings. The opening contest features a pitching duel between Braves left-hander Chris Sale and Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez. Sale enters the game with a 13-9 record and a 2.06 ERA, while Sánchez holds a 16-4 record and a 2.52 ERA. The two teams are scheduled to play seven times over the next 10 days, with the second half of that stretch taking place in Atlanta. Officials are monitoring weather conditions, as there is a 50% chance of rain in the Philadelphia area during the afternoon hours.
- •The Braves hold a four-game division lead over the Phillies entering the series.
- •Chris Sale starts for Atlanta, coming off a complete-game shutout against the Dodgers.
- •Cristopher Sánchez starts for Philadelphia, posting a 1.72 ERA in six August starts.
- •The series spans four games in Philadelphia before moving to Atlanta next weekend.
- •Rain is possible in Philadelphia with a 50% chance of precipitation forecast for Friday.
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"Atlanta’s Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games. Ronald Acuña had three hits and drove in a run and Mauricio Dubón homered for the Braves, who won for the ninth time in 11 games. Alec Bohm homered and doubled and drove in both runs for the Phillies, who lost for just the fourth time in 19 games.
"The Atlanta Braves made a major statement Friday night in Philadelphia. In the opening game of a massive four-game series, the Braves defeated the Phillies 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park, extending their National League East lead to five games . Atlanta improved to 84-57, while Philadelphia fell to 79-62. SALE DELIVERS IN A PITCHING SHOWDOWN…
"The Philadelphia Phillies bounced back in a big way Saturday night. After dropping the series opener to the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia responded with a 4-2 victory at Citizens Bank Park , evening the four-game series at one game apiece and cutting Atlanta’s National League East lead to four games. Wheeler Sets the Tone The biggest…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:05 AMPhillies Even Series With 4-2 Win Over Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies bounced back in a big way Saturday night. After dropping the series opener to the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia responded with a 4-2 victory at Citizens Bank Park , evening the four-game series at one game apiece and cutting Atlanta’s National League East lead to four games. Wheeler Sets the Tone The biggest…
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:53 AMBRAVES TAKE DOWN PHILLIES BEHIND CHRIS SALE, EXTEND NL EAST LEAD
The Atlanta Braves made a major statement Friday night in Philadelphia. In the opening game of a massive four-game series, the Braves defeated the Phillies 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park, extending their National League East lead to five games . Atlanta improved to 84-57, while Philadelphia fell to 79-62. SALE DELIVERS IN A PITCHING SHOWDOWN…
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:26 AMSale outduels Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies 5-2 and extend lead to 5 games in NL East
Atlanta’s Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games. Ronald Acuña had three hits and drove in a run and Mauricio Dubón homered for the Braves, who won for the ninth time in 11 games. Alec Bohm homered and doubled and drove in both runs for the Phillies, who lost for just the fourth time in 19 games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:10 PMPhillies lineup vs Braves in NL East showdown as top pitchers battle
The Phillies face the Braves to start a four-game series as Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez faces Chris Sale
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 6:00 PMChris Sale faces Cristopher Sánchez as critical Braves-Phillies series begins
A battle of the aces as the crucial NL East battle gets underway
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