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Harper's 10th-inning single ends Phillies' 10-game losing skid

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2026, 12:22 AM ET

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ATLANTA — Bryce Harper delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the 10th inning and finished with four RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Saturday night, snapping a 10-game losing streak. The victory also featured ace Zack Wheeler's 2026 debut; he allowed two runs and struck out six over five innings after returning from surgery last September. The win ended Philadelphia's drought that dated back to April 13 and included a decisive two-run follow-up hit from Brandon Marsh in the 10th. Brad Keller worked 1 1/3 hitless innings to earn the decision, and manager Rob Thomson said players were energized after the result; the Braves had entered the game having won nine of their previous ten contests.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Last September: Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet decompression surgery following a blood clot diagnosis.
April 13: The Phillies recorded their last win before the 10-game losing streak began.
Mid-April to Saturday: Philadelphia lost 10 consecutive regular-season games leading into the Atlanta matchup.
Saturday night in Atlanta: Phillies defeated Braves 8-5 in 10 innings; Harper had four RBIs, including a 10th-inning tiebreaking single.
After game: Brad Keller secured the win, manager Rob Thomson said the team was energized, and Wheeler's successful outing marked a positive medical return.

News Intelligence

The Phillies' win is a morale boost for fans after a tough losing streak. It also marks a successful return for Zack Wheeler, a favorite player. If you're a fan, this could be the turnaround you've been waiting for.

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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Phillies benefited most: the team ended a 10-game losing streak, Bryce Harper produced four RBIs that provided clutch offense, and Zack Wheeler reinforced his rotation role with a five-inning, six-strikeout season debut after surgery.

Who Impacted

The Atlanta Braves suffered an 8-5 extra-innings loss, halting a run in which they had won nine of ten games and allowing late-inning walks and hits that turned the game's outcome.

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Who Impacted

The Atlanta Braves suffered an 8-5 extra-innings loss, halting a run in which they had won nine of ten games and allowing late-inning walks and hits that turned the game's outcome.