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Braves sweep Phillies as Harris homers, secures win

PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2026, 11:29 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday night, April 19, 2026, Michael Harris II homered and collected three hits as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia. Ozzie Albies hit an RBI double and Austin Riley drove in a run while Tyler Kinley earned the victory in relief for Atlanta. The sweep extended Atlanta's winning run to five games and left the Phillies with five consecutive losses and 10 defeats in their last 13 games; Philadelphia was outscored 56-33 during a recent 2-7 homestand and fell 6.5 games behind Atlanta in the NL East. Raisel Iglesias closed for his fifth save and both teams prepare for upcoming series this week.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early April 2026: MLB season continues with Braves and Phillies in NL East contention.
Mid-April 2026: Phillies endure a difficult homestand, being outscored 56-33 over several series.
April 17-19, 2026: Atlanta and Philadelphia play a three-game series in Philadelphia.
April 19, 2026: Braves win 4-2; Michael Harris II homers; Atlanta completes a three-game sweep.
April 20, 2026: Braves extend win streak to five; Phillies drop five straight and fall further in standings.

News Intelligence

If you're a Braves fan, it's time to celebrate. The team's on a winning streak, showing strong play and teamwork. For Phillies fans, it's a tough stretch, but baseball is unpredictable. Keep the faith and support your team.

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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Braves benefited by securing a three-game sweep in Philadelphia, improving their NL East lead, gaining momentum, and recording contributions from Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, and reliable bullpen innings.

Who Impacted

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a fifth straight loss, a worsened divisional deficit and diminished momentum after being outscored during the recent homestand and dropping 10 of 13 games.

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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a fifth straight loss, a worsened divisional deficit and diminished momentum after being outscored during the recent homestand and dropping 10 of 13 games.