Runs may be hard to come by in this one as Aaron Nola (3-2, 2.89 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (24-17) go up against Matt Wisler (1-3, 3.14 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (10-30) in the first of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 20 and will air on CSPh and FSSO.
In his last start, Nola pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two, striking out nine and walking one in a 4-3 victory over the Reds. The Braves were unsuccessful the last time Wisler pitched. He pitched well, going 7.1 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven in a 4-2 loss to the Royals.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Phillies have a SU record of 5-13 against teams in their division. Philadelphia has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Philadelphia’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Philadelphia’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against teams in their division, the Braves are 13-8 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Atlanta pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The Phillies are 2-1 against the Braves this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – PHI
Notes
Atlanta has won 21% (3-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Philadelphia has won 50% (8-8) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Phillies have an 8-12 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 7-6. The Phillies have a 14-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta sits at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 128 this season. Philadelphia ranks near the bottom at 29th with 136.
Philadelphia and Atlanta both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Philadelphia sits at 26th with 106 this season and Atlanta ranks 22nd with 113.
When the Phillies hit at least one home run, they are 18-8. When the Braves hit at least one homer, they have a 3-9 record.
