Phillies fall to Braves in Game 1 despite late game lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1, surrendering two leads during the game. Bryce Harper expressed the difficulty of the loss, especially after Austin Riley's pivotal three-run home run in the eighth inning. The Phillies led twice but couldn't hold on, with Raisel Iglesias closing it out for Atlanta. Game 2 features Christopher Sánchez as the Phillies aim to even the series. Sánchez has had mixed results against the Braves in prior matchups.
- •Phillies blew two leads to Braves in Game 1.
- •Austin Riley's three-run homer provided a decisive blow.
- •Raisel Iglesias faced the minimum to secure the win for Atlanta.
- •Christopher Sánchez is set to pitch for the Phillies in Game 2.
- •Sánchez helped the Phillies to a strong regular-season record.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Bryce Harper Reacts To Heartbreaking Loss To Braves In Game 1
"The Philadelphia Phillies blew two leads to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1
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