The Atlanta Braves topped the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League East showdown on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.
With the win, the Braves are now 74-61. The Phillies are 79-56. Atlanta is 5.0 games back of the Phillies in the National League East but still remains in firm grasp of the third and final wild card spot in the National League.
The Braves got a very solid start in the 7-2 win from right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, who went 6.0 innings to get the win. He gave up one run on four hits while walking one and striking out six.