Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1

Charlie Morton threw seven scoreless innings, Jorge Soler hit a two-run single and the Atlanta Braves escaped a ninth-inning jam to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 and move closer to their fourth consecutive NL East title.

Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck

Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit Sunday with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Schmidt: Harper is clear MVP, he's Pete Rose with power

Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt makes his argument for why Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper should be named the National League's Most Valuable Player despite Philadelphia possibly missing out on postseason contention.

Wheeler throws 2-hitter, first-place Phillies beat Mets 3-0

Zack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets on Sunday.