Jimmy Rollins’ third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal the Atlanta Braves a potentially critical defeat, 11-5. Check out more at The Good Phight and Talking Chop.
Braves-Phillies, Live: Phillies Break Through Vs. Brandon Beachy, Take 2-1 Lead
In the top of the fourth inning on Friday night, the Phillies managed to break through against Braves starter Brandon Beachy to tie the game at one. With runners on first and second, Raul Ibanez singled to bring home Ryan Howard.
Two batters later, Carlos Ruiz smacked a two-out single to score a second run, and the Phillies took a 2-1 lead.
Read Article >Braves-Phillies, Live: Braves Strike First With Derrek Lee’s RBI Double, Lead 1-0
Kyle Kendrick had only allowed one earned run through 15 innings against the Braves this season, but the Braves doubled that total in one inning against the Phillies on Friday night.
With Jason Heyward on first, Derrek Lee doubled to the gap, and Heyward raced all the way around the bases to score. The Braves now lead entering the second inning, 1-0.
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