Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game from April 18, 2026 on ESPN.

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth, Martin Perez pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves’ routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday night. Dominic Smith and Michael Harris II also homered to help NL East-leading Atlanta improve to 13-7 with its third straight victory.

When Edmundo Sosa lost the ball, fumbling what should have been an inning-ending force-out at second base, the momentum swing was palpable. The 1-0 Phillies lead over Atlanta, courtesy of rookie Felix Reyes’ first major league homer in his first major league at-bat,

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Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.

Austin Riley hit a three-run home run in the second inning and another home run in the ninth, Martin Perez pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday night.

The Phillies kicked-off their three-game series with the Braves on Friday by being blown out, 9-0. The Phillies Postgame Live crew is starting to get frustrated,Ricky Bottalico lets loose after Philli

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth, Martin Perez pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves’ routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday