The Atlanta Braves have the top record in the National League, which means they’re adept at winning games on their own merits. But for some reason, in Monday’s series opener, the Phillies seemed determined to make it easier on them. A slew of mistakes by the Phillies wasted yet another clutch home run and doomed them to a 10-8 ten inning loss.
The mistakes began early as Jake Cave misplayed a ball in left field, leading to a first inning Braves run.
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In the third inning, the Braves demonstrated how blessed their season has been when a bloop found grass, leading to another run.