Ronald Acuña Jr. leads Braves to 5-4 comeback win over Phillies
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on September 6, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. Ronald Acuña Jr. sparked the rally with a three-run home run in the eighth inning and added a sacrifice fly to finish with four RBIs. Austin Riley provided the winning margin with an RBI triple in the ninth inning, scoring Ozzie Albies. Raisel Iglesias secured his 31st save by retiring the final two batters after a leadoff single. The victory extends the Braves' lead in the National League East to five games. The teams conclude the series on September 7, 2026, with Bryce Elder scheduled to start for Atlanta against Jesus Luzardo.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 16th home run of the season to erase a 4-1 deficit.
- •Austin Riley drove in the winning run with a ninth-inning triple.
- •Raisel Iglesias earned his 31st save of the season.
- •Braves starter Mahle pitched six innings, allowing two unearned runs on four hits.
- •The Braves and Phillies face each other again on September 7, 2026.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. Reaches 1,000 Career Hits With Massive Home Run
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win
- 8:12 PMBatterypower.com — Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win - Battery Power
"Ronald Acuña Jr. reached another incredible milestone Sunday, and he did it in classic Acuña fashion. The Atlanta Braves superstar recorded his 1,000th career hit with a game-tying three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, helping Atlanta erase a three-run deficit and eventually win 5-4 . A Milestone Moment Acuña stepped to the plate in…
"Ronald’s hot stretch continued with possibly his biggest hit of the season.
"Ronald’s hot stretch continued with possibly his biggest hit of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:19 AMRonald Acuña Jr. Reaches 1,000 Career Hits With Massive Home Run
Ronald Acuña Jr. reached another incredible milestone Sunday, and he did it in classic Acuña fashion. The Atlanta Braves superstar recorded his 1,000th career hit with a game-tying three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, helping Atlanta erase a three-run deficit and eventually win 5-4 . A Milestone Moment Acuña stepped to the plate in…
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:12 PMRonald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win
Ronald’s hot stretch continued with possibly his biggest hit of the season.
- Batterypower.comSep 6, 2026, 8:12 PMRonald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win - Battery Power
Ronald’s hot stretch continued with possibly his biggest hit of the season.
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