The contest between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night was as tight as it can get. But in the bottom of the 11th inning, after the Phillies had taken the lead in the top half of the frame,

ATLANTA — The Phillies’ hopes of catching the Braves in the divisional race already were on life support after Friday night’s 6-5 extra-innings loss to Atlanta. But they were dealt another serious blow when Jesús Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday because of shoulder stiffness.

In doing so he also set a new Braves record. "LHP Martín Pérez has pitched to a 0.28 ERA across his last six home starts, the lowest mark by a Brave in such a span since earned runs became official in 1912," the Braves wrote on X.

Whatever spark the Braves offense created against the Rays, the club better hope it keeps smoldering during another pivotal weekend.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss spoke about Ha-Seong Kim after Friday's game against the Phillies (at home).

The Braves will be relying heavily on a rotation that features a ton of question marks in the postseason.

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are currently locked in a heated battle for the NL East crown, as they entered their Friday night contest being separated by just four games in the standings.