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How Braves Swept Phillies at Citizens Bank Park for First Time in 10 Years

Kyle Schwarber gave the Phillies an early lead, but the Braves battled back, Philadelphia's bats went quiet and Atlanta emerged with a 4-2 victory Sunday.
Bryce Harper and the Phillies scored just three runs in three games against the Braves.
Bryce Harper and the Phillies scored just three runs in three games against the Braves. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The stage is set for an NL East showdown on Sunday Night Baseball, as the red-hot Braves, winners of four in a row, aim for a sweep of the rival Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. In an effort to keep the Braves from bringing out the brooms, the Phillies will turn to rookie phenom Andrew Painter (1–0, 3.77 ERA), who will face off against Atlanta's Grant Holmes (1–1, 3.32 ERA).

First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET on Peacock. Follow along here before and during the game for live updates on the starting lineups, the score and everything else in between.

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Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated, primarily covering MLB, college football and college basketball. Before joining SI in November 2023, Capurso worked at RotoBaller and ClutchPoints and is a graduate of Assumption University. When he's not working, he can be found at the gym, reading a book or enjoying a good hike. A resident of New York, Capurso openly wonders if the Giants will ever be a winning football team again.