Spencer Strider’s six strong innings of work and home runs from Michael Harris II and Matt Olson helped to propel the Braves to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies tonight. The win helped the Braves once again avoid a three-game losing streak while also giving Brian Snitker a wonderful managerial milestone.
Any notions that tonight would be a difficult and prolonged struggle for the Braves against Aaron Nola were dispelled right away. Dansby Swanson picked up the first hit of the game by hitting a single with one out and then with two outs against him, Austin Riley continued to swing his scorching bat as he hit yet another double off of the wall in left-center to put the Braves ahead of the Phillies early on.