But Philadelphia needed just four games in a lopsided series to move on and eventually reach the World Series. The Braves won 101 games and the Phillies 87. Yes, the Phillies - and their fans - point to that NLDS as proof that the regular season can seem inconsequential in October. Atlanta’s five-year division title run is the longest active streak in baseball. The Braves would love to clinch the division on the same Citizens Bank Park field where they were eliminated by the Phillies in last season’s NL Division Series. “But that’s great, the way the guys fought back.” “I was hoping that we’d go three up, three down because I didn’t want to see him come up with a guy on,” Snitker said with a laugh. The Braves needed extras after Bryce Harper tied the game with a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth. Kevin Pillar and Orlando Arcia each had run-scoring hits in the 10th off José Alvarado (0-2) in the first game. Craig Kimbrel worked the ninth for his 23rd save. ![]() Unlike the opener, when the Phillies’ bullpen surrendered four runs, Lorenzen was helped by four relievers, who tossed four innings of shutout ball. “I thought, if you take Olson out of the game, he pitched a lot better than what the line says,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. 9 no-hitter, gave up four runs in five innings. Lorenzen, who hasn’t pitched out of the sixth since his Aug. “I think that was the one thing, if I’d done a better job in that first inning of controlling the game, I think it would have been a good spot,” Wright said. He faced eight batters and allowed four runs in the first inning, with Edmundo Sosa doing the most damage on a two-RBI double off the left-field wall. A 21-game winner last season, Wright was lit up from the start. Wright (0-2) had been on the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder. The reigning NL champs entered with a 1 1/2-game lead on the Chicago Cubs.Ĭave’s triple in the third made it 5-3 and spoiled right-hander Kyle Wright’s first start since May 3. The Phillies are doing what they can to hang on to the top spot in the NL wild-card race and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber retrieved the ball from the Phillies fan who caught No. Olson, who also extended his hitting streak to nine games, had his 21st multi-homer game of the season. “He’s putting together some kind of great year,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Olson had already set career-highs in homers and RBIs with 127, putting him within striking distance of Gary Sheffield’s Atlanta record of 132 RBIs in 2003. Olson hit a three-run homer off the second deck in the third and added a solo shot for his MLB-best 50th in the sixth, both off Phillies starter Michael Lorenzen (9-9). As well the jersey we are selling features the team logos, and Players Name & Numbers fully stitched on the jersey, whereas the " Cool Base" jerseys feature the team logos " Printed" on the jersey.The Braves, who have secured at least a wild card and reached the postseason for the sixth straight year, need to win the final two games of the series to clinch the NL East in Philadelphia. The Majestic jersey we are selling above is made in the USA of "100% Heavyweight Polyester Fabric" which is of far superior quality to the much lighter and "flimsy" " Cool Base" jerseys being sold elsewhere. Please do not confuse or compare the above jersey we are selling to other similar Majestic Cooperstown " Cool Base" jerseys being sold by other sellers online. ![]() The name and numbers are customized (sewn) in the "Phillies" official style font and colors as worn during this period "Harper" and # 3 are professionally sewn on the front and back of the jersey in 2-color Pro Twill fabric Players Name and Numbers "Customization" features: Phillies "P" logo is sewn on the front left chest in 2-colors Majestic "Cooperstown" jock tag on lower front Re-inforced stitching on shoulder and sleeve seams ![]() 100% polyester heavyweight "Double Knit" fabric Cooperstown Collection Throwback Series ![]() Same 1980's era style jersey "Bryce Harper" and the "Philadelphia Phillies" will be wearing during several "Turn Back the Clock" games this season
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