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The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening game of the NLDS on Saturday at 4:00 AM ET at Truist Park. Philadelphia has not named a starting pitcher while Atlanta is projected to start Spencer Strider.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Phillies
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 AM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -202 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Phillies?
- TV Channel: TBS
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Atlanta Braves lead the league with 307 total home runs, averaging 1.9 per game.
- Atlanta’s .276 batting average leads MLB.
- The Braves are the top team in baseball this season with a .344 on-base percentage.
- Atlanta’s batters strike out 8.0 times per game, the sixth-lowest average in MLB.
- The Braves have hit 151 homers at home this season (1.9 per game).
- Atlanta is slugging .510 with 3.8 extra-base hits per game at home.
- The team averages 9.5 hits per game and is batting .280 at home this season.
Braves Key Batters
- Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta OPS (1.012) this season. He has a .337 batting average, an on-base percentage of .416, and a slugging percentage of .596.
- He ranks second in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging among all qualifying hitters in baseball.
- Matt Olson leads Atlanta in total hits (172) this season while batting .283 with 84 extra-base hits. He’s slugging .604 with an on-base percentage of .389.
- Among qualified hitters, he is 20th in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage and third in slugging percentage.
- Olson brings an eight-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. In his last 10 games he is batting .353 with a double, two home runs, five walks and eight RBI.
- Ozzie Albies has collected 167 base hits, an OBP of .336 and a slugging percentage of .513 this season.
- Albies has recorded at least one base hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .429 with a triple, a home run, four walks and five RBI.
- Austin Riley has been key for Atlanta with 180 hits, an OBP of .347 plus a slugging percentage of .519.
- Riley has hit safely in two straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .318 with three doubles, a triple, two walks and an RBI.
Phillies Stats & Trends
Phillies Batting
- The Phillies have hit 220 homers this season, which ranks eighth in the league.
- Philadelphia ranks eighth in MLB with a .256 team batting average.
- The Phillies have an on-base percentage of .327 this season, which ranks ninth in the league.
- Philadelphia ranks 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
- They’ve hit 103 homers, an average of 1.3 per game, in 81 road contests this season.
- Philadelphia is slugging .422 in 81 road games this season.
- They are averaging 8.7 base hits per game and batting .249 on the road this season.
Phillies Key Batters
- Kyle Schwarber has 19 doubles, a triple, 47 home runs and 126 walks while batting .197. He’s slugging .474 with an on-base percentage of .343.
- Including all qualifying hitters in the big leagues, he ranks 135th in batting average, 46th in on-base percentage and 37th in slugging percentage.
- Trea Turner’s .459 slugging percentage leads his team. He has a batting average of .266 with an on-base percentage of .320.
- His batting average ranks 55th among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 89th, and he is 53rd in slugging.
- Alec Bohm is batting .274 with 31 doubles, 20 home runs and 42 walks.
- Bryce Harper has 134 hits with a .401 on-base percentage to lead his team in both.
Braves vs. Phillies Probable Pitchers
The Phillies have not named a probable pitcher as of October 5, 2023.
| Spencer Strider (ATL) | Pitcher | (PHI)* |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – 5 | W/L | – |
| 186.2 | IP | – |
| 3.91 | ERA | – |
| 1.093 | WHIP | – |
| 13.5 | K/9 | – |
| 2.8 | BB/9 | – |
Braves vs. Phillies Injury Updates
- Braves: Charlie Morton: 15 Day IL (Finger), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Finger blister), Collin McHugh: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jackson Stephens: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Yonny Chirinos: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Anderson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Mike Soroka: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Dylan Lee: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Daysbel Hernández: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Sam Hilliard: 60 Day IL (Heel), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Phillies: Dylan Covey: 15 Day IL (Back), Erich Uelmen: 60 Day IL (Arm), Rhys Hoskins: 60 Day IL (Acl)
