Phillies’ Hope Fades in Braves Rout | Atlanta Braves News

Bryce Harper’s record-setting, 34.27-second home run trot was the only bright spot as the Phillies got obliterated 12-2 by the rolling Braves, dropping them six games back in the division. With just 13 games left, Philly’s playoff hopes hang by a thread — one game ahead of the Cubs for the first wild card, half a game up on the Padres for second. The bullpen collapsed after a strong start, surrendering eight runs in one inning, and starter Jesús Luzardo was scratched with a sore shoulder — a worrying sign as Atlanta heads confidently toward the postseason. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bryce-harper-struggles-braves-unloads-045057509.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df29d72bf55e3fa9 Report issues to [email protected].