US EditionPhillies Settle for Doubleheader Split with Game 2 Loss to Braves
- On May 29, 2025, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in the second game of a doubleheader played in Philadelphia, resulting in the teams splitting the series.
- The Braves ended their three-game losing streak with strong offensive performances from Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies, while Phillies starter Zack Wheeler gave up six runs over just more than five innings.
- Chris Sale reached 2,500 strikeouts more quickly than any other pitcher in Major League history by fanning Edmundo Sosa in the sixth inning, pitching six scoreless innings while surrendering just two hits.
- Sale reached the milestone in 2,026 innings, breaking Randy Johnson's previous mark of 2,107 2/3 innings, and became the 40th pitcher in MLB history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining a select group of active pitchers who have also achieved this feat.
- Following the defeat, the Phillies added southpaw Josh Walker from the Blue Jays in a cash deal, placing him on their 40-man roster and optioning him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley as they gear up to take on Milwaukee.
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Chris Sale becomes fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts as Braves beat Phillies 9-3
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader.
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Phillies settle for doubleheader split with Game 2 loss to Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader. The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4. Sale (3-3) struck out Edmundo Sosa in the sixth inning for his eighth strikeout, to reach the milestone. He did it in 2,026 innings, surpassing the record of 2,107 2/3 set by Randy Johnson. Sa…
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