Sale (14-9) allowed two runs in six innings with seven strikeouts and a walk. He entered second in the NL in ERA, which rose slightly to 2.10.

The Atlanta Braves announce notable change involving Ronald Acuna Jr. during series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Murphy’s recent offensive surge has been a key development for the Braves. Since late August, he has enjoyed a 9-for-20 streak with three home runs and an OPS of 1.850, giving Atlanta another potent bat as it navigates a critical portion of the schedule.

The Philadelphia Phillies teased the look in a social media post on Friday afternoon. A small picture of Bryce Harper accompanying their lineup card made it clear: They’d be wearing blue-and-yellow uniforms on Friday night against the Atlanta Braves to open their biggest series of the season.

Here's how to watch the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves in their series opener on Friday night.