Overview
- The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 at Truist Park on Tuesday night, fueled by a late-game offensive surge.
- Sean Murphy, returning from a rib injury, contributed a three-run homer and an RBI single in his season debut, driving in four runs total.
- Both starting pitchers, Chris Sale for Atlanta and Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia, struggled, each allowing five runs in their outings.
- Atlanta's bullpen contained the Phillies' offense effectively, while Philadelphia's relievers faltered, allowing crucial late runs.
- Austin Riley's seventh-inning double broke a tie and marked a key moment in the Braves' second win of the season.