Spencer Strider will spend the next few weeks getting a better feel for how patient he can be. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself in every way,” Strider said. “I’m not trying to get back \[immediately\].

Spencer Strider took a sarcastic shot at Phillies fans after being booed at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s what the pitcher had to say.

Spencer Strider's fastball hit a Phillies star in the first inning of Tuesday's game between the Phillies and Braves.

Fans holding grudges is one thing; Philadelphia adores Harper, rightfully so, and an injury scare to a star player is exactly the sort of incident that produces some clean, old-fashioned sports hate. But there's a big difference between that and what former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. did on NBC Sports Philadelphia's postgame coverage.

It was the first loss for Strider in nine decisions covering 11 regular-season games against the Phillies, including 10 starts.

The Philadelphia Phillies fans are calling out for revenge on Ronald Acuna Jr. after Spencer Strider hit Bryce Harper.

The Atlanta Braves dropped the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies, but the main concern understandably focuses on rookie pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver's elbow injury. And he may have to thank Spencer Strider for preventing an even worse outcome because his coaches certainly didn't.

PHILADELPHIA — The Atlanta Braves were plenty concerned Thursday after pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver said he “felt a pop” in his elbow on a third-inning pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies, and the talented rookie was sent back to Atlanta for an MRI.