Ranger Suárez shines as the Phillies beat the Braves 2-1 on June 29, 2025, extending their win streak to eight! See how Suárez dominated Atlanta's lineup.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Make it eight in a row! The Philadelphia Phillies just keep finding ways to win, capping off a dominant week with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. In a classic pitcher's duel at Truist Park, Ranger Suárez was the star of the show, delivering another masterpiece to extend the team's incredible winning streak and further solidify their spot atop the NL East.
The Phillies’ pitching staff has allowed only 12 runs over their last 7 games. Simply unbelievable.
Ranger Suárez was in complete control from the first pitch, carving up the Braves lineup for seven brilliant innings. He scattered just four hits, allowed a single run, and struck out eight batters while issuing only one walk. The offense provided just enough support to get the job done. Kyle Schwarber stayed hot with a 2-for-3 day, Trea Turner drove in a crucial run with a sacrifice fly, and Nick Castellanos added two hits of his own. When the ball was handed to the bullpen, Tanner Banks shut the door in the ninth, earning his first save of the season and sealing another series win against a division rival.
What makes this eight-game streak even more impressive is that the Phillies are doing it without their MVP, Bryce Harper. While the lineup is finding ways to manufacture runs, Harper's presence is obviously missed. The good news is that he's making progress, beginning to hit off a tee and play catch this past week as he rehabs a right wrist flare-up. The team is wisely playing it safe, offering no firm timetable for his return, but his steady progression is a positive sign for a team that's already firing on all cylinders.
While the big-league club enjoys its historic run, the front office is keeping a close eye on the future. Down in the minors, top pitching prospect Mick Abel is working through some inconsistencies, particularly with his fastball command and a tendency to give up the long ball. It's a crucial development period for the young flamethrower. His ability to make adjustments and find his groove will be vital for the organization's pitching depth as we look toward the second half of the season and beyond.
What a week for the Fightin's. Eight straight wins, a stranglehold on the NL East, and a pitching staff that looks downright invincible. As they head into the next series, the challenge is simple: keep the momentum rolling. While we all anxiously await news on Bryce Harper's return, this team has proven they have the depth and the grit to win in any circumstance. It's a great time to be a Phillies fan.
