Turner's 2-run single with 2 outs in 10th inning leads Phillies past Braves 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves on Saturday night, spoiling the return of reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale to Atlanta’s starting rotation.

Nacho Alvarez Jr. put Atlanta ahead 2-1 with an RBI single in the 10th.

Philadelphia loaded the bases against Hunter Stratton (0-1). Dylan Dodd came on and struck out Brandon Marsh and had Turner in an 0-2 hole before the Phillies shortstop lined a 94-mph fastball into right field, scoring Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos.

Matt Strahm (2-3) got the win after giving up just Alvarez’s hit.

Sale and Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez both had strong outings.

Sale, a nine-time All-Star, struck out nine and gave up three hits in six innings. His only blemish came on Weston Wilson’s solo homer in the third. The lefty was making his first start since fracturing a left rib while making a diving stop on a batted ball by the Mets’ Juan Soto on June 18. Sale, who lowered his ERA is 2.45, did not come out for the seventh after throwing 78 pitches, 51 of which were for strikes.

Sánchez struck out eight and gave up one run on seven hits in seven innings.

Both starters benefited from strong defense.

Atlanta had a chance to pad its lead in the 10th, but Vidal Bruján and Jurickson Profar each hit flyouts after Alvarez's single.

Sánchez lowered his ERA to 2.66. He began Saturday fourth in the NL in ERA.

Braves RHP Hurston Waldrep (4-0, 0.90 ERA) opposes Philadelphia LHP Jesús Luzardo (12-6, 4.23) in the finale of the four-game series on Sunday when the Phillies go for the sweep.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson hits a double scoring Jurickson Profar during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Phillies' Weston Wilson celebrates hitting a solo home run with teammates during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $12.8 million, two-year deal Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, where he hit a combined .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He played all three outfield spots last season in addition to seeing time at third and shortstop. He even pitched an inning while with the Twins.

The 28-year-old Castro made his major league debut on Aug. 24, 2019, while with Detroit. He spent four seasons with the Tigers before joining the Twins, where he was an All-Star in 2024. He was traded to the Cubs last July.

Earlier in the day, the Rockies finalized the signing of right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen to an $8 million, one-year contract. The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027. Right-hander Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to open a roster spot.

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FILE - Chicago Cubs' Willi Castro (1) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)