Braves beat Phillies 5-2 in NL East series opener

Atlanta Braves defeat Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 with strong pitching and offensive contributions from Chris Sale and Mauricio Dubón.

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on September 5, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park to win the opening game of a four-game series. ^[1] Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale outdueled Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez in the game's pitching matchup. ^[2] Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and drove in one run for the Braves. ^[3] Atlanta pitcher Chris Sale allowed two runs in six innings with seven strikeouts and a walk. ^[4] Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez surrendered three runs in six innings, allowing five hits and three walks with five strikeouts. ^[5] The victory extended the Atlanta Braves' lead in the National League East to five games. ^[6] Mauricio Dubon hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Atlanta Braves add insurance runs. ^[7]

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on September 5, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park to win the opening game of a four-game series. · Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale outdueled Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez in the game's pitching matchup. · Yahoo! Sports

Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and drove in one run for the Braves. · Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta pitcher Chris Sale allowed two runs in six innings with seven strikeouts and a walk. · Winnipeg Free Press

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez surrendered three runs in six innings, allowing five hits and three walks with five strikeouts. · Winnipeg Free Press

The victory extended the Atlanta Braves' lead in the National League East to five games. · Winnipeg Free Press

Mauricio Dubon hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Atlanta Braves add insurance runs. · Deadspin

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