Ranger Suarez struck out eight over six solid innings as the Philadelphia Phillies notched a 2-0 victory Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

The Philadelphia Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night for the first of a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves and the start of a six-game home stand.

Preview the May 28 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Phillies will be taking on the Braves in a homestand that will also feature the Milwaukee Brwers on the backend, and the pitching matchups are set to go, as reported by MLB.co

The New York Mets stormed out to a five-game lead by the end of April, but the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies have taken control in recent weeks, entering the holiday with a two-game advantage – and baseball's best record at 34-19.

Philadelphia Phillies gear up for a tough series against Atlanta Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. returns from injury. Phillies rely on pitchers Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, and Suarez. Acuna has history of hitting well against some of these pitchers.

The Atlanta Braves reportedly released former All-Star infielder Orlando Arcia, per Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game. The move comes shortly after the Braves released another former All-Star in outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper.

Atlanta Braves close homestand with Padres, head to Philadelphia to face Phillies. Phillies have been league leaders in National League East.