Braves Win 3-2 Against Phillies

In a tightly contested game, Braves pitcher Schwellenbach showcased his skills, allowing only one hit until the seventh inning, where he ultimately surrendered a run-scoring double to J.T. Realmuto. Despite this setback, Schwellenbach struck out nine batters over 6 2/3 innings, demonstrating his ability to maintain velocity and command throughout the game. His performance comes as a crucial boost for the Braves, who are grappling with the loss of ace Spencer Strider due to a season-ending injury. The Braves initially took the lead with a home run from Adam Duvall, who is struggling with a batting average of .186 but expressed relief at finally connecting well with the ball. The Phillies managed to score first, capitalizing on a walk issued by Schwellenbach, but the Braves quickly responded with a ground-rule double from newcomer Gio Urshela, who scored on Matt Olson's double, giving Atlanta a 3-1 advantage. Raisel Iglesias closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, marking his 28th save of the season and extending his scoreless streak to 15 innings. The Braves are currently facing pressure as they aim to maintain their streak of six consecutive division titles, with their upcoming series against the Washington Nationals being critical for their playoff aspirations. In roster news, Braves outfielder Jorge Soler is set to return to action after recovering from a hamstring strain, adding depth to the lineup as they prepare for the weekend series.