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Philadelphia Phillies Blow Out Atlanta Braves 13-0 in Series Opener, Look to Extend Winning Streak in Final Game of Series

The Philadelphia Phillies (48-34, 1st NL East) are set to play the final game of a three-game series on the road against the Atlanta Braves (37-44, 3rd NL East). After a convincing 13-0 win in the series opener on Friday, Philadelphia broke a three-game losing streak and now leads the NL East by a half-game. Atlanta, on the other hand, lost its third straight game on Friday and trails the Phillies by 10 ½ games. Both teams will be missing key players in Sunday's matchup, including Bryce Harper and Carson Taylor for Philadelphia and seven pitchers for Atlanta. Ranger Suarez (ERA: 2.08) will start for the Phillies while Spencer Strider (ERA: 4.07) will start for the Braves. Atlanta is the betting favorite with a current line of -139. Stay tuned for the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +119 | Braves -139
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-174) | Braves -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 58%.

Philadelphia vs Atlanta Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently excelling in multiple hitting categories, ranking in the top 11 for four key statistics. They are particularly strong in on-base percentage and batting average, where they are ranked 4th in both. The team is also performing well in runs scored and slugging percentage, ranking 9th and 11th respectively. Kyle Schwarber has been a standout player for the Phillies, leading in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, Philadelphia leads in Quality Starts and Zack Wheeler has been a standout performer in wins, strikeouts, and ERA. The team has an impressive power ranking of 4 and currently holds a record of 48-34 for the season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves rank 16th in on-base percentage, 21st in batting average, 23rd in slugging percentage, and 24th in runs scored. Matt Olson leads the team in home runs and RBI, followed by Austin Riley. Atlanta has four players with 40 or more RBI and has hit 202 extra base hits in 81 games. On the mound, the Braves are 6th in Quality Starts, 11th in batting average against, 12th in ERA, and 13th in WHIP. Spencer Schwellenback leads in wins, while Chris Sale leads in strikeouts and ERA for starters. The Braves have a power ranking of 6 and are 22nd in offense, 9th in defense, and have a record of 37-44. The Philadelphia Phillies went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Atlanta. On Sunday, Spencer Strider will start for the Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies Dominate Atlanta Braves with Strong Performance on Both Sides of the Field

Philadelphia has been performing well recently, winning 10 out of their last 15 games. They have also been successful in head-to-head matchups against Atlanta, winning six out of the last nine. On the other hand, the Braves have struggled, losing four of their last six games. The Phillies demonstrate strength both at the plate and on the mound, with the fourth-best batting average and scoring the 9th most runs in the league. Additionally, they have a league-leading 45 Quality Starts, which eases pressure on the bullpen. Philadelphia's starter, Ranger Suarez, has been consistently solid, allowing only five runs and 25 hits in his last 34.2 innings pitched. In contrast, Atlanta's starter, Spencer Strider, is coming off a subpar outing where he allowed three runs on two hits and walked four batters in five innings.

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