Braves Sweep Phillies Behind Harris II's Big Game

Atlanta takes three-game series with 4-2 win on Sunday night.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:08am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors.The Braves' decisive series sweep of the Phillies showcases the team's ability to overcome early deficits and get key contributions from up-and-coming stars.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory on Sunday night. Michael Harris II led the way for the Braves, collecting three hits including a home run. Grant Holmes and five relievers combined to hold the Phillies to just two runs on six hits.

Why it matters

The Braves' sweep of the Phillies extends their winning streak to nine out of the last 11 games, further solidifying their position in the NL East standings. Meanwhile, the struggling Phillies have now lost nine of their last 11 games, putting them in a deeper hole in the division race.

The details

Harris opened the scoring for the Braves with a solo home run in the third inning. Atlanta then broke a 2-2 tie with a three-run fifth inning, highlighted by RBI hits from Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies. The Braves' bullpen held the Phillies scoreless over the final 4.1 innings to secure the victory.

  • The series sweep took place from April 18-20, 2026.
  • The Braves' victory on Sunday night, April 20, 2026, completed the three-game sweep.

The players

Michael Harris II

The Braves' young outfielder had a big game, collecting three hits including a home run to lead Atlanta's offense.

Grant Holmes

The Braves' starting pitcher worked into the fifth inning, allowing two runs on four hits.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' slugger hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give Philadelphia an early lead.

Andrew Painter

The Phillies' starting pitcher was charged with three runs over four-plus innings of work.

Raisel Iglesias

The Braves' closer recorded the save, working around a double and a walk in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing really well as a team lately, and it's great to see the young guys like Michael stepping up and contributing.”

— Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves Outfielder

What’s next

The Braves will look to continue their hot streak as they head to New York to take on the Mets in a four-game series starting on April 22nd. The Phillies, meanwhile, will try to get back on track when they host the Marlins for a three-game set beginning on April 21st.

The takeaway

The Braves' sweep of the Phillies showcases the team's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and get key contributions from both veteran and young players. Meanwhile, the Phillies' struggles highlight the need for the team to find more consistency if they hope to contend in the NL East race.