While the Mets and Nationals opened up a three game series for first place in the NL East, the Braves and Phillies opened a three game series for the opposite end of the division. The Braves came into this series riding a twelve game losing streak,and the Phillies came in riding a four game losing streak. Unfortunately the Phillies losing streak continues, and now is up to five games after a 7-2 loss. Freddie Freeman (16) gave the Braves a 2-0 lead in the first with a two run home run. The Phillies cut it to 2-1 on a Aaron Altherr sacrifice fly in the second. A pair of doubles in the fourth gave the Braves a 5-1 lead. The Phillies cut it to 5-2 on a Brian Bogusevic’s first home run of the season, and first big league homer since 2013. Hector Oliver capped off the scoring with a two run homer in the ninth. The Phillies fall to 53-85 with the loss and the Braves get to 55-83 with the win. 

Braves: 7 R – 12 H – 0 E

Williams Prez: 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 1 HR (W, 5-6)

Freddie Freeman: 1/4, 1 BB, 1 HR, 1 R, 2 RBI

Hector Olivera: 2/5, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 R, 4 RBI

Andrelton Simmons: 3/4, 1 2B, 1 R, 1 RBI

Phillies: 2 R – 6 H – 0 E

Aaron Harang: 5 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 1 HR (L, 5-15)

Brian Bogusevic: 1/1, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI

Aaron Altherr: 1/2,  1 SF, 1 RBI