Tough Game in Atlanta
Well, Phillies fans, this wasn't the outcome we were hoping for. The Braves took the win today with a final score of 6-1. It was a tough night for our bats and the pitching staff faced a lot of challenges as well. We kicked off the game with some promising moments, but unfortunately, the Braves consistently found ways to capitalize on their opportunities.Braves Take Early Lead
The game started off on a tense note as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson set the stage with early singles in the bottom of the 1st inning. It was Austin Riley who brought Acuña Jr. home for the Braves' first run, and the pressure was on from the get-go. We hoped our Phillies would bounce back quickly, but the bats didn't come alive until the 6th inning.The Phillies’ Spark in the Sixth
Brandon Marsh gave us some hope in the 6th inning with a single that ended a hit drought. His daring steal to second set up our sole scoring play: a clutch single from Alec Bohm that brought Marsh home. It looked like momentum might be swinging our way, but ultimately, this was the lone run for the Phillies.Trouble in the Seventh
The Braves responded with a heavy blow in the seventh inning. Sean Murphy crushed a 455-foot homer that cleared the bases, scoring Marcell Ozuna, Riley, and Ozzie Albies. That grand slam really put a dent in our spirits. We couldn't quite find our footing after that remarkable display by the Braves' lineup.Wrap Up
Despite a few promising flashes, the Phillies struggled to get things going tonight. Kyle Schwarber reached base a couple of times, but touchdowns into points eluded us. It seemed like the Braves' pitchers had our number tonight, with almost every inning seeing a Phillies strikeout. Here's hoping they bounce back and show the grit we know they're capable of in the next game. Keep believing, Philly faithful!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Braves (June 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |