In the first game of a crucial series, the Phillies lost 5-2 to the Braves despite facing ace Chris Sale, who limited them to two runs over six innings. Alec Bohm provided the lone offensive spark with an RBI double and a home run. Cristopher Sánchez, starting for the Phillies, allowed three runs but kept the game close before Orion Kerkering gave up a two-run homer in the eighth. The Phillies must improve their offense as they head into the next game against left-hander Martín Pérez.
