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Marcell Ozuna homers in 11th inning to lift the Braves past the Phillies, 4-2
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Marcell Ozuna homers in 11th inning to lift the Braves past the Phillies, 4-2

2025-04-11 13:09 Last Updated At:13:11

ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 early Friday in a game that ended at 12:53 a.m. after a rain delay of 2 hours, 45 minutes in the sixth inning.

After the Phillies took a 2-1 lead in the top of the 11th, Austin Riley tied it by doubling home Ozzie Albies before Ozuna lifted his second home run of the season to left field in a near empty Truist Park.

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his solo homer against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his solo homer against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves' Bryan De La Cruz (14) celebrates his double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves' Bryan De La Cruz (14) celebrates his double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) speaks with the umpire after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) speaks with the umpire after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) tags Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) out at second base in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) tags Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) out at second base in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Orlando Arcia (11) after Ozuna hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the X inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Orlando Arcia (11) after Ozuna hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the X inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Kyle Schwarber hit his sixth home run in 12 games in the third inning on a 98 mph fastball from Spencer Schwellenbach.

José Suarez (1-0) got the win despite walking three in the 11th. Joe Ross (1-1) took the loss.

The struggling Braves took two out of three in the series and improved to 3-8.

Matt Olson drove in the Braves' first run with a groundout in the first inning that scored Riley.

Both starting pitchers pitched the first six innings before the rain stopped the game with the score 1-1.

Schwellenbach gave up a run on seven hits and two walks. He had five strikeouts.

Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo gave up one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six.

With runners on first and third and two outs in the 10th inning, Nick Castellanos had a chance to give the Phillies a late lead. Instead, he struck out for the fifth time in his first game since moving into the cleanup role.

Schwellenbach's shutout innings streak to start the season ended at 16 when Schwarber homered in the third inning.

The Phillies' six-game trip continues in St. Louis on Friday with RHP Aaron Nola (0-2, 6.35 ERA) facing RHP Andre Pallante (1-0, 3.86). The Braves will try to snap their 0-7 road mark at Tampa Bay on Friday as RHP Bryce Elder (0-0, 6.75) opposes RHP Taj Bradley (1-0, 4.91).

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his solo homer against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his solo homer against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves' Bryan De La Cruz (14) celebrates his double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves' Bryan De La Cruz (14) celebrates his double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) speaks with the umpire after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) speaks with the umpire after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) tags Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) out at second base in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) tags Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) out at second base in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Orlando Arcia (11) after Ozuna hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the X inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Orlando Arcia (11) after Ozuna hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the X inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with the team after he hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his walk-off two-run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of a baseball game after a rain delay, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — John Marino scored at 4:03 of the third period to break a tie and give the Utah Mammoth a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Marino also assisted on Nick Schmaltz's 17th goal of the season and Karel Vejmelka made 26 stops as the Mammoth won for the fifth time in six games.

Mikko Rantanen scored and Jake Oettinger had 25 saves for Dallas, which has lost nine of its last 11 games.

Schmaltz broke a scoreless deadlock with 7 seconds left in the second period, tipping in a feed from Marino. It was the fourth latest goal in any regulation period in Utah's short franchise history.

The Mammoth nearly made it 2-0 just 38 seconds into the third, but Lawson Crouse had his goal wiped off the board for high-sticking.

Rantanen leveled the score with a power-play goal at the 2:04 of the third.

Marino answered two minutes later, snapping the puck home from long distance to put the Mammoth up 2-1 with his second winning goal of the season.

Utah improved to 16-1-1 this season when leading after two periods.

Stars: host Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Mammoth: host Seattle on Saturday.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) shoots the puck against Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) shoots the puck against Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson, center left, fights for the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson, center left, fights for the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

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