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Suárez Shines, Phillies Take 2-1 Win to Clinch Series

Ranger Suárez’s dominant outing with critical middle-inning hits propelled Philadelphia to a series-clinching victory

Jun 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws against the New York Mets in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 28, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ranger Suárez delivered seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts to improve to 7–2 and lower his ERA to 2.00.
  • Otto Kemp’s RBI double in the fifth and Trea Turner’s sacrifice fly provided the decisive runs for the Phillies.
  • Sean Murphy accounted for Atlanta’s lone run with a 451-foot solo homer off Suárez in the second inning.
  • Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm combined for two scoreless relief innings and Strahm recorded his fifth save.
  • Philadelphia moved ahead 5–4 in the season series, maintained its NL East lead and left the Braves below .500 and outside wild-card contention.