May 11, 2024 - Braves show strength and take 2 of 3 from Phillies
5/11/2024by Skip Remington
Joe Judge named MVP, hit .571 with 3 HRs
Joe Judge named MVP, hit .571 with 3 HRs

Phillies vs. Braves: Philadelphia Takes Series 2-1

 

Game 1: Phillies Fall Short in Close Contest (Braves win 3-2)
 

The Philadelphia Phillies faced off against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, with both teams showcasing strong performances. The Phillies took an early lead with Joe Judge's solo home run in the first inning. However, Atlanta responded in the sixth inning with a three-run rally, thanks to key singles and an error by Phillies right fielder Dave Parker.

 

Inning-by-Inning Summary:

  • Top 1st: K. Whalen singled but was caught stealing. J. Judge hit a solo home run.
  • Bottom 1st: Braves couldn't capitalize on consecutive singles.
  • Top 6th: J. Kemp homered, extending the Phillies' lead to 2-0.
  • Bottom 6th: Braves rallied with singles from Rollins and Lombardi, capped by a two-run single from Doby, taking a 3-2 lead.

 

Dennis Martinez pitched well for the Phillies, striking out seven over eight innings, but a critical error and timely Braves hitting turned the tide. Atlanta's Ron Guidry secured the win, striking out six over eight innings.

 

Quotes:

  • Ron Guidry: "I knew I had to keep us in the game. The Phillies' lineup is tough, but I trusted my stuff tonight."
  • Joe Judge: "It felt good to get that homer early, but we needed to back it up with more runs. We'll learn from this."

 

Philadelphia Phillies Batting Stats:

  • Joe Judge: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI
  • Karl Whalen: 2-for-4, CS
  • Jay Kemp: 1-for-4, HR

 

Atlanta Braves Batting Stats:

  • Billy Rollins: 3-for-4, 2B, R
  • Ernie Banks: 2-for-3, BB, R
  • Larry Doby: 2-for-4, RBI

 

 

Game 2: Braves' Pitching Shuts Down Phillies (Braves win 3-0)

 

On Friday, the Braves' pitching dominated the Phillies. Curt Schilling threw six scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing only five hits. The Phillies struggled to generate any offense, managing just six hits and no runs.

 

Inning-by-Inning Summary:

  • Bottom 3rd: L. Johnson's single scored H. Wagner for the game's first run.
  • Bottom 8th: E. Banks hit a two-run home run, sealing the Braves' 3-0 victory.

 

Phillies' Larry Gura pitched well but was outdueled by Schilling and the Braves' bullpen, including Paul Assenmacher, who closed out the game.

 

Quotes:

  • Curt Schilling: "My fastball was really working, and I was able to keep them off balance with my slider. This was a big win for us."
  • Larry Gura: "I felt good out there, but our bats were silent. Hats off to Schilling; he pitched a gem."

 

Philadelphia Phillies Batting Stats:

  • Karl Whalen: 2-for-4
  • Dave Parker: 2-for-4
  • Joe Judge: 1-for-4, 2B

Atlanta Braves Batting Stats:

  • Ernie Banks: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
  • L. Johnson: 2-for-4, RBI
  • Billy Rollins: 1-for-4

 

Game 3: Phillies' Offense Explodes in Series Finale (Phillies win 10-3)

 

The Phillies rebounded on Saturday, led by a powerful performance from Joe Judge, who went 5-for-6 with a home run, triple, and two singles. Dusty Rhodes added a three-run homer in the ninth to cap the scoring.

 

Inning-by-Inning Summary:

  • Top 1st: The Phillies scored two runs, including an RBI single from J. Kemp.
  • Top 3rd: J. Kemp's two-run home run made it 4-0.
  • Bottom 4th: Braves' T. Henrich hit a three-run homer, cutting the lead to 4-3.
  • Top 9th: The Phillies added four insurance runs, highlighted by Rhodes' three-run homer.

 

Cy Young pitched eight strong innings, allowing three runs while striking out four. The Braves' Jim Palmer struggled, giving up five runs over six innings.

 

Quotes:

  • Joe Judge: "I was seeing the ball really well today. It was just one of those nights where everything clicked."
  • Cy Young: "I wanted to give the team a chance to win, and our offense came through big time. It was a great team effort."

 

Philadelphia Phillies Batting Stats:

  • Joe Judge: 5-for-6, HR, 3B, 2 RBI
  • Dusty Rhodes: 3-for-6, HR, 3 RBI
  • Jay Kemp: 4-for-6, HR, 2 RBI

Atlanta Braves Batting Stats:

  • Nick Ladd: 3-for-5, 2B
  • Tommy Henrich: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
  • Ernie Banks: 1-for-3, 2 BB

 

Series MVP: Joe Judge

Joe Judge was the standout performer for the Phillies, showcasing his power and clutch hitting throughout the series. Judge's consistency and ability to drive in runs under pressure were pivotal in the Phillies' two victories. His performance in Game 3, with a home run and a triple, sealed his MVP status.

Series Statistics:

  • Hits: 8
  • Home Runs: 2
  • RBIs: 3
  • Average: .571

The Phillies will look to carry this momentum into their next series, while the Braves will need to regroup and address their defensive miscues and pitching inconsistencies.

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