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Philadelphia Downed 4-1 By Atlanta - Ranger Suarez Takes Loss

Philadelphia dropped a 4-1 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday as Atlanta legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kyle Wright.

Atlanta was favored by -141 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.

Kyle Wright earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Adam Duvall in the win.

Philadelphia got a 1-inning outing from Jeurys Familia in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Rhys Hoskins had 2 hits in the loss for the Phillies.

Atlanta outhit their counterparts 8-4 in the game.

The game was closed out by Will Smith who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.