Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on April 25, 2026, marking their first four-game winning streak over the Phillies to open a season in 19 years. Michael Harris II, who was scratched from the lineup due to quad tightness, served as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning and hit a double to give the Braves the lead.

The team aims to build on this momentum for a series win on April 26 at 7:15 . Additionally, Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias is expected to return relatively soon despite not having started throwing yet, Walt Weiss.

In other MLB news, the Cincinnati Reds placed DH Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day injured list due to a low-grade oblique strain April 25, 2026, following a series opener victory on Friday.

The Braves have won nine of their last ten games, while the Phillies are in a 10-game losing streak, their longest since 1999. The Phillies will see the return of ace pitcher Zack Wheeler, making his first MLB start since August 2025 after a rib removal surgery due to blood clots; however, he posted a 5.85 ERA in five spring starts with down significantly...