Phillies crush Braves 13-0 on June 28, 2025, as the offense chases Bryce Elder early and Jesús Luzardo dominates. Read how Philly made a statement in the NL East.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some games are just wins. Others are statements. Saturday night in Atlanta was a thunderous, emphatic, rain-soaked statement. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't just beat the Atlanta Braves; they dismantled them, walking out of a soggy Truist Park after midnight with a massive 13-0 victory that felt like an earthquake in the NL East standings.
Ten runs, nine earned, on eight hits and four walks. That was the damage against Braves starter Bryce Elder in just two-plus innings of work.
The game was practically over before most fans had finished their first beer. The Phillies' offense came out with a vengeance, treating Braves starter Bryce Elder like a batting practice pitcher. They hung a staggering 10 runs (nine earned) on him before he was mercifully pulled in the third inning. The onslaught included a barrage of eight hits, four walks, and three towering home runs that silenced the Atlanta crowd. It was a relentless, methodical takedown that showed just how dangerous this lineup can be from top to bottom.
While the offense grabbed the headlines, Jesús Luzardo quietly delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season. With a massive early lead, Luzardo could have coasted. Instead, he attacked. He pounded the strike zone, baffled Braves hitters, and completely shut down any hope of a comeback. Pitching with a lead like that can be tricky, but Luzardo was a bulldog, ensuring the rout was complete by putting up zero after zero. It was the perfect ace-like performance to complement the offensive fireworks.
As if the on-field dominance wasn't enough, the Phillies also had to battle Mother Nature. A rain delay lasting over two hours halted the game, pushing the final out past midnight. Lesser teams might have lost focus or intensity during the long wait, but not this squad. They came back out just as sharp as they started, finishing the job with professional precision. Ending a game at 12:24 AM with a 13-0 win on the road against your biggest rival? That's the stuff of a team with championship aspirations.
This wasn't just a win; it was a message. The Phillies showed they can beat the Braves in every facet of the game. The key now is to bottle this energy and bring it into the series finale. With momentum squarely on their side, they have a chance to take a crucial series on the road and build a real cushion in the division. Get ready, Philly fans, this team is firing on all cylinders.
