Overview

• Chris Sale struck out Edmundo Sosa for his 2,500th career K in the sixth inning and finished with eight strikeouts and two hits allowed over six scoreless frames.
• Sale’s mark came in 2,026 innings, besting Randy Johnson’s record of 2,107⅔ innings to set a new MLB benchmark.
• Austin Riley fueled the offense with a double, a homer and four RBIs, while Ozzie Albies extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a solo shot.
• Atlanta snapped a three-game losing skid with the nightcap win, splitting a doubleheader in Philadelphia after dropping the 5-4 opener.
• Following the game, the Phillies added left-hander Josh Walker from Toronto to their 40-man roster for cash considerations.