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Phillies Extend NL East Lead with 5-4, 3-2 Wins Over Braves

Sep 2, 2024, 02:25 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a significant victory over the Atlanta Braves, winning 5-4, thanks to key home runs by Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos. Marsh hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, while Castellanos delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh. This victory extended the Phillies' lead in the National League East to six games. In a subsequent game, the Phillies triumphed again over the Braves, 3-2, in an 11-inning match. Castellanos played a pivotal role with a game-tying two-run double in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 11th inning, further increasing the Phillies' lead over Atlanta in the NL East to seven games. The Phillies now have a record of 81-56, with their magic number to win the division at 19. Earlier, the Phillies were 79-55.