Atlanta Braves defeat Philadelphia Phillies 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 7 runs, exactly the closing total of 7.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Mauricio Dubon (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Cristopher Sanchez (Philadelphia Phillies): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Alec Bohm (Philadelphia Phillies): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 7 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 7.
The total opened and closed at 7.
Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 84-57 in the 2026 regular season (48-24 at home, 36-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 73 of 139 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 63 times and under 69 times, with 7 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 79-62 in the 2026 regular season (38-31 at home, 41-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 139 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 69 times, with 8 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Philadelphia Phillies.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.