The Philadelphia Phillies (73-52) will visit the Atlanta Braves (67-58), Thursday at 7:08 p.m. ET, with the Braves on a three-game winning streak.
Oddsmakers project the Braves as a close favorite (-111 moneyline odds to win) against the Phillies (-108). The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Spencer Schwellenbach (4-6, 4.04 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sanchez (9-8, 3.46 ERA).
These squads meet again following the Braves’ 3-1 victory over the Phillies Tuesday. Grant Holmes (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) earned the win for the Braves. Whit Merrifield went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple to lead the team on offense. Zack Wheeler (6.0 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 8 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Phillies.