The Braves and Phillies clashed in an NL East showdown on Sunday Night Baseball.
Braves Aim for Series Sweep
The red-hot Braves, coming into the game as winners of four in a row, aimed to sweep the rival Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies hoped to prevent the sweep.
Pitching Matchup
The Phillies turned to rookie phenom Andrew Painter (1–0, 3.77 ERA) in an effort to keep the Braves from bringing out the brooms.
Painter faced off against Atlanta’s Grant Holmes (1–1, 3.32 ERA).
Braves Take the Lead
The Braves seized a 4-2 lead over the Phillies in the fifth inning.
Game Details
- First pitch was scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET on Peacock.