Braves defeat Phillies 5-2 to pull within five games in division

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park on September 4. Mauricio Dubon hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning off relief pitcher Orion Kerkering to seal the win. Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez allowed three runs over six innings of work. The Phillies offense struggled to produce, finishing the night 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position during key moments, including a Bryce Harper popout with two runners on base. The loss drops the Phillies to 79-63 on the season, five games behind the Braves in the National League East standings. The two clubs continue their four-game series over the holiday weekend.

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