Photos: Braves hammer Phillies to extend NL East lead

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Photos: Braves hammer Phillies to extend NL East lead

The Atlanta Braves finish a three-game set Sunday, June 16, 2019, against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Third baseman Josh Donaldson hits a two-run homer to give the Braves a 5-0 lead over the Phillies in the third inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper can only watch Josh Donaldson's two-run homer clear the fence in the third inning in Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Josh Donaldson celebrates his third-inning home run with Braves teammate Ronald Acuna Sunday, June 16, 2019, against the Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by a pitch from the Phillies' Vince Velasquez in the first inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a two-run single in the first inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, against the Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits an RBI single to score Tyler Flowers and give Atlanta a 7-0 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves' Ronald Acuna chats with first base coach Eric Young after hitting an RBI single in the fourth inning against the Phillies Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Phillies players look on from the dugout during a 15-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves catcher Tyler Flowers hits a two-run home run to give Atlanta a 12-1 lead over the Phillies in the seventh inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff reacts to giving up a two-run homer to Braves catcher Tyler Flowers during the seventh inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Nick Markakis (left) greets Braves teammate Austin Riley at home plate after scoring in the fifth inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, against the Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Nick Markakis hits a sacrifice fly that gave Atlanta a 10-1 lead over Philadelphia in the 6th inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Ozzie Albies reacts to the fans after hitting a double in the fifth inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, against the Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves teammates Ronald Acuna (right) and Ozzie Albies celebrate their 15-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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Third baseman Josh Donaldson hits a two-run homer to give the Braves a 5-0 lead over the Phillies in the third inning Sunday, June 16, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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