Sale Outduels Sánchez, Braves Beat Phillies 5-2 and Extend Lead to 5 Games in NL East
Chris Sale allowed two runs in six innings, and Mauricio Dubón’s late homer helped Atlanta win for the ninth time in 11 games.
- On Friday, the visiting Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2, extending their lead to five games in the National League East.
- This matchup opened a four-game series representing the first of seven games between the clubs over the next 10 days, with the Phillies having gone 70-43 under interim manager Don Mattingly.
- Mauricio Dubon hit a late two-run homer to seal the win, while Alec Bohm homered and doubled for Philadelphia. Atlanta starter Chris Sale allowed two runs over six innings with seven strikeouts.
- Bryce Harper's career-best 35-game on-base streak ended in the loss. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias secured his 30th save while Cristopher Sanchez struck out five over six innings taking the loss.
- Braves LHP Martin Perez opposes Philadelphia RHP Zack Wheeler on Saturday night as the series continues.
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Chris Sale, Braves top Cristopher Sanchez, Phils, boost NL East lead
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Sale outduels Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies 5-2 and extend lead to 5 games in NL East
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta’s Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
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