US EditionBackup Catcher Rafael Marchan Leads Phillies Past Braves 5-4
- Rafael Marchan led the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park in the opening game of a day-night doubleheader.
- The win followed Bryce Harper's absence due to a 95.3 mph pitch by Spencer Strider hitting his right elbow two days earlier, which affected Phillies' lineup decisions.
- Marchan launched a two-run home run in the third inning, later provided the decisive RBI after being plunked with the bases full in the eighth, and threw out two runners attempting to steal.
- Jordan Romano earned his eighth save despite walking three batters in the ninth, finishing with a called third strike to Eli White that ended the game and preserved the Phillies' lead.
- The Phillies extended their NL East lead to 10½ games with their 23rd win in 29 contests, while the Braves lost six of seven, highlighting Philadelphia's strong season momentum.
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Phillies Notebook: Rafael Marchan has his breakout game at a good time
PHILADELPHIA — After spending five years up and down between the majors and minors, Rafael Marchan finally arrived on Thursday. The Phillies’ backup catcher, who took over the role full-time this season, went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs, two runs scored, a walk and a crucial hit-by-pitch in a 5-4, series-clinching victory over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. He also threw out a pair of runners, including gun…
Marchán leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4 in doubleheader opener for 23rd win in 29 games
Backup catcher Rafael Marchán hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and caught two runners stealing, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta…
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