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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-09-06 · via The Athletic

Phillies fall further behind Braves after late bullpen collapse

Image via The Athletic
Image via The Athletic

The Phillies lost 5-4 to the Braves, with Ronald Acuña Jr.'s three-run homer in the eighth inning proving decisive. The defeat leaves Philadelphia five games back in the NL East with 19 games remaining. Ongoing issues with the bullpen and a cold lineup continue to plague the team.

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