Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies
Chris Sale and Cristopher Sanchez are the probable starters as Atlanta seeks a fourth straight win and Philadelphia tries to climb in the NL East.
- On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies with Chris Sale starting for Atlanta and Cristopher Sanchez taking the mound for Philadelphia.
- The Braves enter with a 13-7 record and lead the division, while the Phillies hold an 8-11 record and struggle at home with a 5-8 mark.
- Braves first baseman Matt Olson has 12 hits in 39 at-bats over his last 10 games, while Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has 15 hits in 34 at-bats.
- Oddsmakers set the Phillies as favorites against the +109 Braves, with an over/under total of 7 runs for Saturday's contest.
- Both teams manage significant roster challenges; the Phillies placed Zack Wheeler and three others on the 15-Day IL, while the Braves have Spencer Strider and multiple players on the 60-Day IL.
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Chris Sale, Braves eager to add to Phillies' woes
A pair of talented left-handers will take the mound on Saturday night when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB News: Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep
Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions. The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night. The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 […]
Chris Sale struck seven in seven innings to win a duel between the two best pitchers to Dominican Christopher Sanchez, and the Atlanta Bravos took advantage of a mistake to beat the Philadelphia Philis on Saturday 3-1.
Atlanta Hits the Road for NL East Showdown in Philadelphia
The Atlanta Braves will look to stay hot as they hit the road to face the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in a 7:15 PM matchup. Atlanta enters the game at 13-7 on the season, continuing to build momentum early in the year with strong play both at the plate and on the mound. The Braves have been one of the more consistent teams in the National League and will aim to keep that going against a division rival. Philadelphia comes in at 8-11, still sear…
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