Photos: Braves sweep Phillies in doubleheader Sunday

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Photos: Braves sweep Phillies in doubleheader Sunday

Behind stirring performances at the plate from Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna, the Braves swept the Phillies in their’ first seven-inning doubleheader of the 2020 season Sunday, Aug.9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves pitcher Max Fried started the second game of a doubleheader against the Phillies, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Braves swept the Phillies in a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park, winning Game 1, 5-2, and Game 2, 8-0. Both games were seven innings in accordance with MLB rule changes for the 2020 season.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper follows through after hitting a single off Braves starting pitcher Max Fried during the first inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius catches a fielder's choice by Braves' Dansby Swanson during the third inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. Swanson was safe at first on the play.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (right) celebrates with third-base coach Ron Washington after hitting a two-run home run off Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard - making his major-league debut - during the third inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (right) scores past Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto on a RBI-double by Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna follows through after hitting a home run off Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard during the fifth inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. Acuna was 4-for-4 and hit two homers.

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna breaks his bat after striking out against Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard during the fifth inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits an RBI-double off Phillies relief pitcher Austin Davis during the sixth inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves' Austin Riley runs out a single as Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins reaches for a wide throw during the sixth inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves' Huascar Ynoa makes his first career start in the first game in a doubleheader against the Phillies, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. Ynoa, 22, appeared in two games for the Braves last season, allowing six runs over three relief innings.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins cannot catch a pop foul by Braves' Ronald Acuna during the first inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna throws a ball into the infield after catching a fly out by Philadelphia Phillies' Roman Quinn during the first inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves second baseman Adeiny Hechavarria throws to first base after fielding a ground out by Philadelphia Phillies' Jean Segura during the second inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves reliever Tyler Matzek pitches during the third inning of the first game in a doubleheader against the Phillies, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna celebrates as he runs past Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp after hitting a two-run home run off relief pitcher Deolis Guerra during the fifth inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Braves' Adam Duvall follows through after hitting a three-run double off Phillies relief pitcher Adam Morgan during the fifth inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Braves won Game 1 5-2.

Braves' Freddie Freeman (left) is tagged out by Phillies third baseman Jean Segura after being caught off base on a pop fly by Johan Camargo during the seventh inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. Atlanta won 5-2.

Braves' Marcell Ozuna reacts after flying out against Phillies relief pitcher Cole Irvin during the seventh inning of the first game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. Atlanta won 5-2.

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Braves pitcher Max Fried started the second game of a doubleheader against the Phillies, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Braves swept the Phillies in a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park, winning Game 1, 5-2, and Game 2, 8-0. Both games were seven innings in accordance with MLB rule changes for the 2020 season.

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