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Phillies (49-81) vs. Braves (57-72) 7:05 p.m. on CSN; streaming live on CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports App The Phillies continued their dominance over the Braves on Monday, winning 6-1 to improve to 12-2 vs. Atlanta on the season. The Phils, despite owning the majors' worst record, have the majors' best record against any division opponent with that 12-2 mark.  1. What is it about this matchup? There are several reasons behind the Phillies' pounding of the Braves this season. Odubel Herrera and Aaron Altherr, both on the DL with hamstring injuries, have had monster years against them.  The Phillies have also pitched extremely well — they have a 3.12 ERA against the Braves, and that includes Continue to Article

August 29, 2017 1:19:am EST

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar is no stranger to the tremendous defensive play. With the Blue Jays clinging to a one-run lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts belted a drive to deep right center. With about a step or two before he reached the dirt, Pillar completely laid out, soaring through the air like Superman to make the catch. Continue to Article

August 28, 2017 9:54:pm EST

As focused as Nick Williams was on playing the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, he couldnt help but think of the people at home."It's scary," he said. "It's sad."Williams, 23, is a native of Texas' flood-ravaged Gulf Coast. His family still lives there Continue to Article

August 28, 2017 7:06:pm EST

Weather permitting, Tommy Joseph makes his return to the lineup when the Phillies continue their series against the Braves tonight (7:05 CSN/CSNPhilly.com/NBC Sports App). Joseph will get the nod at first and bat fifth. It won't be easy against veteran knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. In his career against the Braves' right-hander, Joseph is just 1 for 9 with three strikeouts. Joseph went just 1 of 11 with six punch outs in the series against the Cubs over the weekend. Joseph's return means that red-hot Rhys Hoskins will return to left field, but will remain in the cleanup spot. Hoskins didn't hit a homer last night, but he did hit a go-ahead RBI double and finished the night 2 for 4. Since connecting Continue to Article

August 28, 2017 3:39:pm EST