The rivalry between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies intensified when Braves ace Spencer Strider became the focal point. Strider hit Bryce Harper with a fastball, forcing him to exit the game.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker liked most of what he saw from Spencer Strider on Tuesday vs the Phillies.

Atlanta Braves fans were already a little concerned about Spencer Strider after his first start back from the IL. Those concerns continue to mount.

Strider (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and four walks over 4.2 innings as Atlanta was downed 2-0 by the Phillies. He struck out seven.

Its Tuesday, May 27 and the Braves (25-27) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (34-19) in a key National League East showdown. Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.

With another start lined up for Sunday, former Clemson ace Spencer Strider and the Braves will look for progress in outing No. 3