NL East Division rivals will clash on Friday, when the Atlanta Braves invade Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The defending World Series Champion Braves (101-61) finished 11 games above .500 on the road and were crowned division champs. In Game Two, Atlanta SP Kyle Wright (1-0) allowed two hits in six innings during a 3-0 home victory versus Philadelphia.'
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker has not named a starting pitcher for this game. The most likely options for the Braves are electric right-hander Spencer Strider (11-5 2.67 ERA) and veteran righty Charlie Morton (9-6 4.34 ERA).
The Philadelphia Phillies won 47 of their 81 home games during the regular season and scored seven runs in a series opening win over Atlanta. On Wednesday, Philadelphia SP Zach Wheeler (0-1) gave up three runs in six innings and took the loss. All-Star OF Kyle Schwarber went hitless in four at-bats and struck out three times for the Phillies.
The Phillies will counter with talented right-hander Aaron Nola (11-13 3.25 ERA) on Friday. In the NL Wild Card series, Nola fanned six batters across six plus frames to lead Philadelphia to a 2-0 road victory against St. Louis.
Recent Betting Trends
- Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Phillies are 14-5 in their last 19 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games following an off day.
- Over is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 home games.
- Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.
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