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The Philadelphia Phillies were 80-62, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check
69°
▲7
Warm
a hot week

Comfortable territory. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Factor in a 2.0 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.

Phillies Game on September 06

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (84-58)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.93 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.25 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Highlights

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
8458.592 L1
Phillies
8062.5634.0 W1
Marlins
7172.49713.5 L3
Nationals
6777.46518.0 L3
Mets
6478.45120.0 L1

Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
12
Kyle Schwarber
41.240.87685
3
Bryce Harper
27.275.89780
28
Alec Bohm
15.246.69879

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
59
Jhoan Duran
2-41.581.0351.1
61
Cristopher Sánchez
16-52.581.20181.1
44
Jesús Luzardo
13-53.021.12169.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
45
Zack Wheeler
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
27
Aaron Nola
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61
Cristopher Sánchez
7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

Zack Wheeler is back in full force, showcasing his dominance with a stellar 9-strikeout performance that has fans buzzing ahead of the crucial NL East showdown against the Braves. His subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after the game adds a layer of intensity to this rivalry. Meanwhile, the Phillies' future looks bright as Aidan Miller, their No. 2 prospect, returned from injury with a thunderous double in his season debut. On a more somber note, the Phillies family rallies around Gabriel Barbosa as he faces a health crisis, reminding everyone of the human side of the game. Luis Arraez’s fluctuating performance continues to be a double-edged sword, impacting the team's playoff push. As the Phils stand at 79-62, the stakes are rising, and every game counts.

Sources
Wheeler takes jab at Acuña after his 9-K gem bolsters Phils in NL East race
MLB.com
Wheeler takes jab at Acuña after his 9-K gem bolsters Phils in NL East race
PHILADELPHIA -- Is Zack Wheeler fully back? Well, if what he did in the fifth inning of Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Braves -- or what Wheeler said afterward -- is any indication, then the answer is an emphatic yes.
Phils' No. 2 prospect Miller makes 2026 debut in Single-A with hard-hit double
MLB.com
Phils' No. 2 prospect Miller makes 2026 debut in Single-A with hard-hit double
PHILADELPHIA -- Aidan Miller did not waste any time reminding everyone on Saturday night why the Phillies were so high on him entering this season. Making his 2026 debut with Single-A Clearwater, the Phillies' No. 2 prospect (No. 61 overall in MLB) ripped a 109.1 mph line drive for a
Zack Wheeler takes subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after home run trot
Philliesnation
Zack Wheeler takes subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after home run trot
PHILADELPHIA — As Ronald Acuña Jr. rounded second, he paused. With third base many many feet away, Acuña swayed his feet back and forth. As Acuña danced in the middle of the diamond, the Citizens Bank Park crowd serenaded him with angry boos. He did whatever he wanted after absolutely crushing a pitch to the […]
Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally returns to field, doubles in season debut: ‘Happy for him’
Philliesnation
Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally returns to field, doubles in season debut: ‘Happy for him’
After almost an entire calendar year, Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally made his return to a competitive baseball game. The 21-year-old infielder, who had missed the whole 2026 campaign up until this point with a back injury, made his season debut for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark. Miller went 1-for-2 […]
Why Phillies' Luis Arraez walks a fine line while driving team's success
Thatballsouttahere
Why Phillies' Luis Arraez walks a fine line while driving team's success
The Phillies success is tied to Luis Arraez's streakiness, for better or worse.
Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa's health crisis elicits support from MLB world
Thatballsouttahere
Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa's health crisis elicits support from MLB world
The MLB world rallies around Philadelphia Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and has a baby on the way.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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