Braves Defeat Phillies 3-1, Austin Riley Injured

In a crucial matchup, the Atlanta Braves defeated the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 3-1, thanks to Marcell Ozuna's 37th home run and Reynaldo López's strong five-inning performance in his return from the injured list. This victory places the Braves six games behind the Phillies and sets the stage for further encounters between the two teams over the next few weeks. The game was particularly significant for the Braves, as they recently learned that Austin Riley will miss the rest of the regular season due to a broken hand. Ozuna's impressive 432-foot homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie, while López struck out 10 batters, marking his first game with double-digit strikeouts since 2019. Grant Holmes and Raisel Iglesias contributed to the win, with Iglesias securing his 27th save. The Braves are now clinging to the NL's final wild-card spot amidst a challenging season of injuries.