Braves and Phillies split four-game series in Philadelphia
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies split a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park, leaving Atlanta with its four-game lead in the National League East intact. Ronald Acuña Jr. highlighted the weekend for Atlanta, recording seven hits and two home runs over the series, including a game-tying three-run shot on Sunday. Philadelphia’s starting rotation, led by Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo, limited the Braves' left-handed hitters to a combined 10-for-59 performance. Luzardo closed the series Monday with a complete-game shutout to secure a win for the Phillies. The teams are scheduled to play a three-game series in Atlanta starting next weekend. With the division title still within reach for both clubs, the series maintains postseason implications for the final stretch of the season.
- •The Braves and Phillies ended their four-game series with two wins each.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. went 7-for-15 with two home runs during the weekend set.
- •Jesús Luzardo recorded a complete-game shutout for the Phillies on Monday.
- •Atlanta maintains a four-game lead over Philadelphia in the division.
- •The teams meet again for a three-game series in Atlanta next weekend.
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"These two familiar rivals will meet against next weekend in Atlanta.
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