Suarez Strikes Out Eight in Six Shutout Innings as Phillies Hold Off Braves 2-0
- The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on May 27, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- The Phillies’ win came after an early incident in which Bryce Harper was struck on his right elbow by a fastball thrown at 95.3 mph by Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, forcing Harper to exit the game.
- Ranger Suárez delivered six scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing four hits, while Philadelphia’s bullpen—featuring Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, and Jordan Romano—maintained the shutout to secure the victory.
- Max Kepler drove in the first run with an RBI double in the second inning, marking his 400th career extra-base hit, and J.T. Realmuto drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth for the second run.
- Despite the injury scare, Harper's X-rays were negative, indicating only a bruise, and the Phillies earned their 10th win in 11 games, reflecting strong pitching and resilience.
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Phillies blank Braves behind Ranger Suarez's 8-strikeout gem
Ranger Suarez struck out eight over six solid innings as the Philadelphia Phillies notched a 2-0 victory Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper’s loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Ranger Suárez silences Braves as Phillies win 2-0, shake off Bryce Harper scare
Ranger Suárez handled business at The Bank.You could hear a pin drop in Citizens Bank Park when Bryce Harper dropped to a knee after taking a 95 mph fastball off his elbow in the first inning. But by the end of the night, Phillies fans were on their feet, roaring for Ranger Suárez, who delivered six shutout innings to carry the Phils to a gritty 2-0 win over the Braves.Harper’s early exit sent a jolt of anxiety through the ballpark. The two-time…
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