The Atlanta Braves kickoff road trip in style, claiming opening victory in series against the Philadelphia Phillies

The Atlanta Braves carried their momentum into the first game against the Philadelphia Phillies after the off day on Monday. They secured a 4-2 victory, led by an impressive performance from starting pitcher Spencer Strider, who achieved his 300th career strikeout in just his 35th career start. Strider pitched until the top of the 7th inning and was relieved by A.J. Minter. Strider finished the game with 6 innings pitched, 9 strikeouts, a 3.93 ERA, and an 8-2 record on the season.

Ronald Acuña Jr., who has been making a strong case for All-Star and MVP honors, contributed to the Braves' win with an RBI and another stolen base. Acuña now has a total of 30 stolen bases this season, ranking second in MLB behind Esteury Ruiz of the Oakland Athletics, who has 36 stolen bases. Additionally, Austin Riley and Matt Olsen, both currently second in All-Star voting for their respective positions, hit solo home runs in the 6th and 8th innings, respectively. These home runs provided crucial runs and helped the Braves maintain their lead.

In the 9th inning, Raisel Iglesias replaced Nick Anderson and secured the save despite Bryson Scott scoring for the Phillies. The Braves sealed the game with a final score of 4-2.

The series between the Braves and Phillies continues at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 21. The game will have a first pitch time of 6:40pm on MLB Network. Fans can stay updated on the latest Atlanta Braves news and updates by tuning in to 92.9 The Game, available on Audacy.com or through the Audacy app.