The Braves fumbled their chance to nearly put the National League East race out of reach. But even with the 1-0 loss suffered on Monday afternoon, they still exited Philadelphia feeling good about what transpired during this four-game series against the Phillies.

“ … Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?” The line from Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares” felt even more apt the second time it boomed through Citizens Bank Park on Monday, as Jesús Luzardo warmed for the ninth inning for the first time in his career.

Tampa Bay Rays (85-58, first in the AL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (85-59, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Freddy Peralta (7-11, 4.96

Braves reveal plans ahead of crucial series.

Both the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are in the driver’s seat when it comes to clinching a playoff spot this season, and they’re still in a battle

The Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves open a 3-game series Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is 7:15 p.m. ET.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't making any changes as they look to salvage the series with the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in a very important series in MLB. Atlanta is going for the series win on Labor Day afternoon, but because the MLB schedule is starting to wind down,