Braves outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings in opener of key NL East series

Atlanta Braves outlasted Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings during the opening game of a crucial NL East series. In the 11th inning, Drake Baldwin's double to center field, with Ha-Seong Kim scoring from first, gave the Braves the lead. Luis Arraez's single off Didier Fuentes in the 11th inning drove in Garrett Stubbs, extending Philadelphia's lead to 5-4.

Kim's single off Brooks Raley in the bottom of the inning drove in Ozzie Albies, tying the game. Baldwin followed with the winning double. Jonathan Bowlan allowed a one-out single to Mike Yastrzemski in the ninth inning, giving Philadelphia a 5-4 lead. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. scored from first on Sean Murphy's fielding error. Aaron Nola gave up two runs on three hits in seven innings but struggled with two outs in the second.

Chris Sale allowed three runs on only three hits in seven innings but struggled with two outs in the second. The Braves placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. A pregame ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, with Kayla Bergeron, a New York survivor, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

The game was delayed by rain for 47 minutes. Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo (14-5, 2.87 ERA) was set to face Braves right-hander Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.05) in the next game on Saturday.