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**Phillies Dominate Rivals, Extend Winning Streak to 7 Games**
In a thrilling matchup at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies took down their National League East rivals, the Atlanta Braves, by a score of 8-3 on Tuesday night. The win marked the team’s seventh consecutive victory, further solidifying their grip on the division lead.
The Phillies’ offense was in top form, with three home runs and 11 hits to propel them to the win. Center fielder Kyle Schwarber and shortstop Trea Turner each homered for the Phillies, while third baseman Alec Bohm chipped in with a two-run blast in the fourth inning.
Starting pitcher Aaron Nola, making his 16th start of the season, was the beneficiary of the Phillies’ explosive offense. Nola worked 6.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs on six hits. The Phillies’ bullpen, which has been a strength all season, shut the door in the late innings, with closer David Robertson securing the final three outs for his 25th save of the season.
The win improves the Phillies’ record to 72-44, a full 10 games ahead of the Braves in the National League East standings. With the team’s hot streak showing no signs of slowing down, Phillies fans are beginning to feel optimistic about the team’s chances of making a deep run in the postseason.
“Guys are feeding off each other right now,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said in the post-game press conference. “We’re playing some of the best baseball we’ve played all season, and I’m proud of the way the guys are competing every night.”
The Phillies will look to extend their winning streak to eight games on Wednesday night, when they host the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
