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Phillies outlast Braves in rain-delayed doubleheader to extend division lead

Phillies remain atop the NL East after a rain-delayed doubleheader featuring Rafael Marchan’s clutch homer followed by Zack Wheeler’s dominant outing.

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) hands the ball to manager Brian Snitker (43) during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) is looked at by Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) and trainer Joe Rauch after being hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
May 25, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr (13) hits a double against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s game was postponed by rain, setting up a day-night doubleheader on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Backup catcher Rafael Marchan hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded hit by pitch and threw out two would-be base stealers in a 5-4 opener victory.
  • Bryce Harper sat out the first game with a bruised elbow from a Spencer Strider fastball and was day-to-day for the nightcap after X-rays showed no fracture.
  • Wheeler delivered a quality start against veteran left-hander Chris Sale in the nightcap to seal a 2-1 series win over the Braves.
  • The Phillies improved to 35-19 with 23 wins in their last 29 games, while the Braves suffered their sixth loss in seven contests.