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Atlanta Braves Look to Continue Dominance Over Philadelphia Phillies in Crucial Four-Game Series

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in a crucial four-game series starting on Thursday, August 29th. Atlanta, currently 5 games behind the Phillies in the division, holds the final wild card spot in the National League with a record of 73-60. The Braves have been on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 11 games. The Phillies, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 5 outings. Atlanta leads the season series against Philadelphia 6-3. The first pitch is set for 6:40 P.M. EST with Charlie Morton starting for the Braves and Cristopher Sanchez starting for the Phillies. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with the current line at Philadelphia -160.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +144 | Phillies -160
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-144) | Phillies -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves currently have a record of 73-60 this season, putting them in second place in the National League East division and five games behind the Phillies for first place. They also hold the final wild card spot in the National League, with a 3.5 game lead over the Mets. The team has won nine of their last 11 games, including a recent 5-1 victory over the Twins where Jorge Soler hit a solo home run in the first inning. Pitcher Chris Sale contributed a strong performance, striking out six batters in six innings. Charlie Morton is set to start for the Braves in their next game, with a 7-7 record this season and a 4.24 ERA. The team ranks 16th in offense with a .242 batting average, and is known for hitting the fourth most home runs in the league. Defensively, they rank 2nd with an average of 3.89 points allowed per game. Overall, the Braves have a power ranking of 9.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies currently lead the National League East division with a record of 78-55. They are five games ahead of the Braves for first place and one game behind the Dodgers for the best record in the National League. Despite winning four of their last five games, the Phillies suffered a 10-0 loss against the Astros in their last game. Starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, who holds a 9-9 record and a 3.51 ERA, will take the mound in their upcoming game against the Braves. The Phillies rank fifth in batting average and have scored the seventh most runs in the league. However, they have struggled against the Braves this year with a .212 average at the plate. Overall, the Phillies have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked sixth for offense and fourth for defense in the league. The Braves went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves Aim to Extend Dominance Over Philadelphia Phillies in Thursday Matchup

The Atlanta Braves have demonstrated dominance over the Philadelphia Phillies in this season's competition, emerging victorious in six out of the initial nine encounters between the teams. The upcoming game on Thursday presents another opportunity for the Braves to further solidify their position against Philadelphia. Atlanta's recent performance has been exemplary, triumphing in nine out of their last eleven matches. Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Braves, having secured victory in four out of his last five road starts. This will mark Morton's first face-off against the Phillies in the ongoing season. On the opposing side, Cristopher Sanchez will start for Philadelphia, boasting a career ERA of 4.66 facing Atlanta. The Phillies have struggled in Sanchez's recent home starts, losing two out of the last three games. With a batting average of .278 against the Phillies, the Braves are well-positioned to extend their streak. Given these circumstances, it is advisable to support the Braves for a favorable outcome in this matchup.

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