Chris Sale leads Braves to victory over Phillies, extending NL East lead

On September 4, 2026, in Philadelphia, Chris Sale led the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Sale outperformed Cristopher Sánchez, allowing two runs in six innings. Ronald Acuña contributed three hits and an RBI, while Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer. The Braves extended their lead in the NL East to five games, marking their ninth win in eleven games. Alec Bohm homered for the Phillies, who faced their fourth loss in 19 games under interim manager Don Mattingly.