The Atlanta Braves turned a one-run deficit into a two-run victory with a decisive sixth inning, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 at Truist Park. Three runs in the bottom of the sixth erased Philadelphia's 3-2 lead and provided the margin Atlanta needed to extend its winning streak.
Ronald Acuna anchored the Braves offense with a two-run homer in the third inning that tied the game 2-2. Acuna finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs and two walks, raising his season average to .235 with two home runs and eight RBIs through 26 games.
The sixth inning decided the contest. Harris II doubled to center, bringing home Dubón and Smith to give Atlanta a 4-3 lead. Mateo scored on a wild pitch from Painter to extend the advantage to 5-3, providing the final margin.
Grant Holmes earned the victory for Atlanta, allowing seven hits and three runs over six innings with four strikeouts. Holmes improved to 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA. Philadelphia's starter took the loss, surrendering nine hits and five runs over 5.2 innings.
Atlanta improved to 18-8 and maintained first place in the division. Philadelphia fell to 8-17, extending its losing streak to nine games while remaining in last place.