Sale Outduels Sánchez, Braves Beat Phillies 5-2 and Extend Lead to 5 Games in NL East
- 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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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Braves beat Phillies 5-2 as Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez
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.
Chris Sale, Braves top Cristopher Sanchez, Phils, boost NL East lead
The Toronto Star
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.
Braves vs. Phillies: Braves Defeat Phillies 5-2 in MLB Gameday Result (April 9, 2026) - Archysport
In a commanding road performance at Citizens Bank Park, the Atlanta Braves secured a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, wrapping up a crucial early-season matchup with efficient hitting and strong pitching. According to Major League Baseball official game logs and box scores, the April 9, 2026 contest highlighted Atlanta’s ability to capitalize on timely ...
The Atlanta Braves achieved a vital triumph in their aspirations to win the East Division in the National League, after defeating Philadelphia Phillies 5 runs for 2. In the first of seven matches between the great candidates to stay with the aforementioned division, it was the whole of Georgia who gave the first hit on [...]
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