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Freddy Galvis' 2-run homer lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 10:52 p.m. ET

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Freddy Galvis hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Maikel Franco hit a homer for the fourth straight game to help the Phillies complete a three-game sweep and win for the eighth time in nine games.

Adonis Garcia hit a pair of RBI doubles for the Braves.

Galvis lined a 2-2 pitch off Arodys Vizcaino (1-4) into the seats in right after Franco had started the inning with a walk.

Hector Neris (3-3) got the win despite allowing a go-ahead run in the top of the eighth. Jeanmar Gomez finished for his 23rd save in 25 tries.

Braves starter Tyrell Jenkins allowed one run and four hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson gave up two runs - one earned - and four hits in six innings.

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