Braves Beat Phillies 3-1 with Ozuna's Home Run

In a pivotal matchup for the National League East, the Atlanta Braves secured a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night, narrowing the gap in the division standings. Marcell Ozuna's powerful sixth-inning homer, his 37th of the season, broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the Braves closer to the division leaders. The win is significant for the Braves, who are now six games behind the Phillies and have six more encounters scheduled in the next 12 days. Reynaldo López made a successful return from the injured list, delivering five strong innings and striking out 10 batters, marking his first double-digit strikeout game since 2019. The Braves' pitching staff was bolstered by López's performance, while Raisel Iglesias secured his 27th save of the season, further solidifying the team's late-game efforts. The Braves' offense was sparked by Michael Harris II, who contributed a run-scoring single in the third inning. The game also featured contributions from players recently released by other teams, including Gio Urshela, who drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to extend Atlanta's lead. The Braves' lineup reflects their resilience amid injuries, with Jorge Soler sidelined due to a hamstring strain. Meanwhile, the Phillies' Zack Wheeler missed an opportunity for his 100th career win against his hometown team. As the Braves look to continue their push in the division, they are set to face the Kansas City Royals this weekend, with hopes of welcoming back LHP Ranger Suárez from injury.