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Phillies Dominate Braves in Doubleheader Matchup: Sale vs. Wheeler on the Mound

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a doubleheader. Chris Sale will take the mound for the Braves, while Zack Wheeler will pitch for the Phillies. The Phillies currently lead the season series 3-1. The betting favorite is Philadelphia, opening at -106. Stay tuned for the Braves vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -104 | Phillies -106
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-205) | Phillies -1.5 (+168)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 51%.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia Stats

Atlanta Braves

In this upcoming game, Chris Sale will be taking the mound for the Braves. Sale has been performing well this season, with strong outings in recent games. Despite a no-decision in his last start against San Diego, Sale has been dominant with a 3.36 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. However, his record against the Phillies has not been as strong, with a 5.46 ERA in 28 career innings.

The Atlanta Braves, who are 10 games below .500 on the road, have been struggling as of late, losing two straight series. Ronald Acuna Jr. has been a standout with two home runs and three RBIs in his four games this season. Marcell Ozuna is also having a great season with nine home runs and 24 RBIs. Ozzie Albies is currently in a slump at the plate with a weak OPS. Sean Murphy has been a key contributor with 18 RBIs and a .783 OPS.

Overall, Atlanta is averaging 4.08 runs per game and has a pitching staff with a 3.70 ERA. The Braves are ranked 18th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a season record of 25-28.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Zack Wheeler has been named the starting pitcher for game two of the doubleheader. He recently pitched a dominant game against the Athletics, continuing his strong performance this season. The Phillies have been on a winning streak, moving ahead of the Mets in the division. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in home runs and RBIs, while JT Realmuto and Nick Castellanos have been contributing to the offense as well. Alec Bohm is also having a standout month at the plate. The Phillies have a strong offense, ranking sixth in runs scored per game. Their pitching staff has been solid, with a 3.65 ERA. Overall, the Phillies have a power ranking of 3 and have a record of 35-19. In their last three matchups against the Braves, the Phillies won two out of three games.

Philadelphia Phillies Dominate While Atlanta Braves Struggle: Pitchers Sale and Wheeler in Spotlight

In recent weeks, the Atlanta Braves have faced challenges with inconsistency, losing six out of their last eight games. In contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies have been on a dominating streak, winning nine of their last ten games, establishing themselves as the leaders in the National League. Braves pitcher Chris Sale has had difficulties facing the Phillies, giving up five runs in their most recent encounter and maintaining a subpar 5.46 ERA over 28 career innings against the team. On the other hand, Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has been in exceptional form with an impressive 0.68 ERA in the month of May. The Phillies have secured victories in each of Wheeler's last ten appearances, highlighting his value on the mound.

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