A Disheartening Battle Ends with a Narrow Loss
Hey Braves fans!
What an intense showdown we just witnessed against the Phillies! Though the game slipped through our fingers right at the end, there were some bright spots that show why we never stop chopping! Here's the lowdown:Early Tension in Atlanta
The game kicked off with a lot of tension, as both the Braves and Phillies pitchers didn't let anyone cross that home plate initially. We had Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies up early in the lineup, but the first couple of innings remained scoreless despite some fantastic efforts.Mid-Game Action and Tie
The Phillies managed to get on the scoreboard in the 6th inning with a couple of well-placed hits, but we came roaring back! Sean Murphy and Bryan De La Cruz helped bring the game to a 2-1 advantage, making it feel like momentum was on our side. But just when the Braves pulled ahead, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner from the Phillies had other plans, shifting the score to 3-2 their way.Riley's Heroics and Final Inning Drama
Our very own Austin Riley came through big time with a monstrous 417-foot homer in the 7th inning, tying the game at 3-3!
Just when hope was high, Turner delivered another blow in the 9th with a homer of his own. We fought hard to the very end with Marcell Ozuna and Riley giving us chances right up to the last out. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of Stuart Fairchild as a pinch runner and the tension-filled plays, we couldn't quite close the gap.Every Braves player gave it their all, and even though today's game didn't end in our favor, we'll regroup and come back stronger tomorrow! Keep your chins up, Braves Country, and let's bring that win back home!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Braves (April 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |