(Atlanta) Bryce Harper hit a long ball, Ranger Suárez and the Phillies shut down the majors’ best offense and Philadelphia beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the second round of the National League, SATURDAY.
The Braves are in the same position as last year, losing 1-0 to the Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a single that allowed the Phillies to score the first run of the game in the fourth inning.
Harper added to the score with a sixth-inning home run off pitcher Spencer Strider, the only 20-game winner this season in the majors.
The Braves, who tied the majors home run record this season with 307, failed to generate anything on Saturday.
It was just the third time this year, and the first since May 12, that the Braves were held scoreless in a game. It was also the first time the team experienced such a scenario at home.
The Phillies made it 3-0 after catcher Sean Murphy’s obstruction.
Suárez allowed just one hit in three and two-thirds of work.
With the Braves loaded, Jeff Hoffman struck out Michael Harris II for the win.
Jose Alvarado, rookie Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm and Craig Kimbrel stifled the Braves at the plate for the rest of the game.
Suárez allowed just one walk in the first three innings. Player Ozzie Albies then attempted to steal second base, but was removed.
Matt Olson got the Braves’ first hit in the fourth inning with two outs.
Suárez was replaced by Hoffman. Marcell Ozuna walked to load the bases, but Hoffman struck out Harris to end the threat.
Left-hander Max Fried will start for the Braves in Game 2. On the Phillies side, Zack Wheeler will be on the mound.
