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Braves Seek Redemption Against Phillies in NL East Showdown: Schwellenbach to Lead the Charge

The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series in the NL East on Saturday night. The Phillies currently lead the season series 4-3 and will have Jesus Luzardo with a 4.08 ERA on the mound, while the Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach with a 3.21 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 7:15 EST and will be broadcast regionally on FOX. Atlanta is the favorite to win, opening at -150 and currently at -169. Stay tuned to see our prediction for the Phillies vs. Braves matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +153 | Braves -169
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-149) | Braves -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Philadelphia vs Atlanta Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets have been competing for the top spot in the NL East this season, with both teams currently tied for first place. The Phillies recently suffered a losing streak, getting swept by the Astros, but bounced back with a win in Friday's game where Trae Turner hit a home run in the second inning. Turner has taken over leadoff duties from Kyle Schwarber this season, with Schwarber contributing as a power hitter batting second as the designated hitter. With Bryce Harper out of the lineup, Nick Castellanos has also been a key player with his offensive production. Jesus Luzardo, a left-handed pitcher, will make his 17th start of the season with a solid performance in his last outing. The Phillies have a power ranking of 4 and are currently ranked 10th in offense, 14th in defense, with a record of 47-34 this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The NL East division has been a close competition between the Phillies and Mets, but the Braves, Marlins, and Nationals are also in a tight race with only 5.5 games separating them. The Braves recently split a series against the Mets and have been boosted by the return of star player Ronald Acuna Jr., who is batting .369 with nine home runs and 18 RBIs. Matt Olson leads the team with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Marcell Ozuna has contributed 11 home runs and 40 RBIs. Spencer Schwellenbach is emerging as the ace of the lineup with a 3.21 ERA and a 6-4 record. The Braves have a power ranking of 6 and are #18 for offense, scoring an average of 4.20 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Phillies went 1-2 against the Braves.

Braves Look to Turn the Tables on Phillies After Dominant Performance - Preview of Saturday's Rematch with Schwellenbach on the Mound

The Philadelphia Phillies dominated Friday night's game, however, throughout this season series, the competition has remained close, with the Phillies currently holding a narrow 4-3 lead. The Atlanta Braves are poised to seek redemption on Saturday evening with Schwellenbach poised to take the mound, as he has established himself as the most dependable pitcher in their rotation. Schwellenbach recently displayed his prowess by striking out 11 batters and shutting out the Red Sox in a previous game. Additionally, he boasts an impressive 96-17 strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season. Conversely, the Phillies will be starting Luzardo, who has struggled in recent starts, giving up eight runs to the Blue Jays and 12 runs to the Brewers. With the return of Acuna, and Olson and Ozuna back to full health, the Braves are in a strong position to secure a victory in this matchup. It is recommended to consider the Braves as the likely winners of this game.

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