Michael Harris II powers Braves to sweep of Phillies

Atlanta outscores Philadelphia 16-3 in three-game series

Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:25am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic motion and power of a baseball player's swing, representing the Braves' offensive outburst against the Phillies.Michael Harris II's breakout performance powers the Braves to a crucial divisional sweep over the struggling Phillies.Atlanta Today

Michael Harris II had three hits, including a home run, as the visiting Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory on Sunday night. The Braves have won 9 of their last 11 games, while the Phillies have dropped 9 of their last 11.

Why it matters

The Braves' series sweep over the Phillies extends Atlanta's lead in the NL East division, while Philadelphia continues to struggle and falls further behind in the playoff race.

The details

The Phillies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on Kyle Schwarber's two-run homer, but the Braves rallied with a three-run fifth inning to take the lead. Michael Harris II hit a solo home run in the third to get Atlanta on the board, and the Braves added three more runs in the fifth on RBIs from Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies.

  • The Braves completed the three-game sweep on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • Atlanta has now won 9 of its last 11 games.
  • Philadelphia has dropped 9 of its last 11 games.

The players

Michael Harris II

The Braves outfielder had three hits, including a home run, to lead Atlanta's offense in the series finale.

Kyle Schwarber

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

Grant Holmes

The Braves starting pitcher worked into the fifth inning and allowed two runs on four hits.

Andrew Painter

The Phillies starting pitcher was charged with three runs and five hits over four-plus innings.

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 must continue to play with the same energy and focus that we've had over the past couple weeks. This was a big series win for us.”

— Michael Harris II, Braves Outfielder

What’s next

The Braves will look to continue their hot streak when they host the Miami Marlins for a three-game series starting on Tuesday, April 22nd. The Phillies will try to get back on track when they welcome the Washington Nationals to Philadelphia for a four-game set beginning on Monday, April 21st.

The takeaway

The Braves' series sweep over the Phillies demonstrates Atlanta's ability to win tough divisional matchups on the road, while Philadelphia's recent struggles have them falling further behind in the NL East race.