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**Phillies Continue Dominance in NL East, Sweep Braves in Thrilling Fashion**

The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games, sweeping the Atlanta Braves in a thrilling three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Birds took the final game 4-3 in a nail-biting contest that saw both teams trade leads multiple times.

The Phillies’ offense was led by Bryce Harper, who homered in the top of the 8th inning to give the team a 4-3 advantage. The veteran outfielder’s 25th home run of the season was the difference-maker in the game.

On the mound, Aaron Nola delivered a solid performance, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing three earned runs on six hits. The right-hander struck out six Braves batters, helping to keep the team in contention.

The Phillies’ bullpen closed out the game in style, with closer David Robertson earning his 20th save of the season. Robertson faced three batters in the 9th inning, inducing a groundout from the Braves’ leadoff hitter to secure the victory.

The win propels the Phillies to a 60-43 record, maintaining their 6.5-game lead over the second-place New York Mets in the NL East. With the summer months approaching, the Phillies are poised to make a deep playoff run.

Philadelphia fans were ecstatic as the team celebrated the sweep, with chants of “Let’s Go Phillies” echoing throughout the stadium. The team will look to continue their hot streak as they begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.