The Atlanta Braves continued to be without Ronald Acuna Jr. on Thursday and Marcell Ozuna was a late scratch. That didn't help as Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola was on his game and shut down what had been a hot offense.

The loss overshadowed what was a great start by Kyle Wright that looked worse after Will Smith allowed some key inherited runners to score.

We also answer your Twitter questions on the biggest needs for the Braves right now, and what's the role for Spencer Strider going forward.

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