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Marcell Ozuna's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Braves Over Phillies in Extra-Inning Victory

Atlanta defeats Philadelphia 4-2 in an 11-inning game that endured a nearly three-hour rain delay, with Ozuna's decisive home run sealing the win.

Overview

  • Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, securing a 4-2 win for the Braves over the Phillies at Truist Park.
  • The game was delayed for 2 hours and 45 minutes in the sixth inning due to heavy rain and lightning, extending the total playtime to over five hours.
  • Austin Riley tied the game in the bottom of the 11th with a double that drove in Ozzie Albies, setting the stage for Ozuna's dramatic walk-off blast.
  • Kyle Schwarber hit his sixth home run of the season in the third inning, ending Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach's 16-inning scoreless streak.
  • Both starting pitchers, Jesús Luzardo for the Phillies and Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves, delivered strong six-inning performances before the rain delay halted play.