Braves hold on to beat Phillies

Atlanta Braves' Williams Perez pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

By Staff

Sept 19, 2015

Rookie starter Williams Perez and Braves relievers turned away multiple Phillies scoring opportunities Friday night in a 2-1 series-opening win at Turner Field.

The Phillies put two on with none out in the ninth inning against rookie closer Arodys Vizcaino, on a walk and an error by third baseman Hector Olivera. Vizcaino then struck out Freddy Galvis, Aaron Altherr and Odubel Herrera in order, but Herrera reached base on a strike-three wild pitch that bounced off catcher Christian Bethancourt and into the stands. With the bases loaded, Darin Ruf lined out to second base to end the game.

It was only the fifth win in 31 games for the Braves.

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