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Philadelphia Phillies lose fifth straight game to end homestand, swept by Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:36am
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The Braves' decisive victory over the Phillies exposes the cracks in Philadelphia's early-season performance.NYC TodayThe Philadelphia Phillies lost their fifth straight game on Sunday, getting swept by the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. Michael Harris II led the Braves with a home run and three hits in the 4-2 victory, as Atlanta continued its strong start to the season while the Phillies struggled at home.
Why it matters
The Phillies' five-game losing streak drops them to 12-12 on the season, falling behind the Braves in the NL East standings. The sweep highlights the Braves' early-season dominance and the Phillies' inconsistent play, raising questions about the team's ability to compete in their division.
The details
The Braves jumped out to an early lead, with Michael Harris II hitting a solo home run in the second inning. The Phillies tied it up in the fourth, but the Braves regained the lead in the sixth and added an insurance run in the ninth to secure the victory.
- The three-game series took place from April 18-20, 2026.
- The Phillies' five-game losing streak began on April 15, 2026.
The players
Michael Harris II
An outfielder for the Atlanta Braves who hit a home run and had three hits in the series finale.
Philadelphia Phillies
The MLB team that was swept in the three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves
The MLB team that swept the Philadelphia Phillies in the three-game series.
The takeaway
The Braves' sweep of the Phillies highlights the early-season struggles of the Phillies, who have now lost five straight games. The Braves, on the other hand, continue to assert their dominance in the NL East, raising questions about the Phillies' ability to compete in their division this season.
