The Atlanta Braves championship reign could come to an end Saturday afternoon when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies in game four of the National League Wild Card Series. Philadelphia is one win away from their first NLCS appearance since 2010. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Atlanta -125, Philadelphia +110, and the over at nine runs scored. This game will air live on FS1.
During the regular season, Kyle Schwarber mashed as he has hit a team high 46 home runs and knocked in 94 RBIs. Alec Bohm led the way with a .280 batting average. Philadelphia hit .253 and the pitchers recorded a 3.97 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.
Austin Riley led the way with 38 home runs and Matt Olson knocked in a team high 103 RBIs. Dansby Swanson had a team high .277 batting average during the regular season. Atlanta hit .253 and the pitching staff combined for a 3.46 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.
Braves vs Phillies Pick & Prediction
Last time out, Philadelphia took a 2-1 series lead with a 9-1-win Friday night. The Phillies jumped all over Atlanta in this one as they scored six runs in the bottom of the third and it was game over. Bryson Stott got the party started with an RBI double, and Rhys Hoskins brought the house down with a three-run home run and an epic bat flip. Bryce Harper kept the good vibes rolling with a two-run home run a few batters later. Atlanta got one back in the top of the sixth, but the Phillies answered with three more runs in the bottom of the seventh. Philadelphia outhit Atlanta 8-6 in this one.
Travis d’Arnaud went 2-4 with one double in the Friday night loss. Bryce Harper went 2-4 with one home run, one double, three RBIs, and two runs scored in the game three win. Aaron Nola got the win, his second of the postseason, and Spencer Strider took the loss Friday night.
Pitching Matchup (regular season): Charlie Morton (9-6, 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) vs Noah Syndergaard (10-10, 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP)
Tonights Pick:
Atlanta has been struggling of late as they are just 2-4 in their last six games overall and 1-4 in their last five road games. Philadelphia, on the other hand, has been hot as they are 4-1 in their last five games overall, 6-1 in their last seven games against NL opponents, and 5-2 in their last seven games against NL East opponents.
The Phillies magic continues, and they clinch their spot in the NLCS in front of their home fans.
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Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Team Records
ATL | Team Records | PHI |
---|---|---|
4-2 | Home | 7-6 |
8-3 | Road | 4-2 |
9-2 | vRHP | 7-4 |
3-3 | vLHP | 4-4 |
3-3 | vs>.500 | 4-6 |
9-2 | vs<.500 | 7-2 |
7-3 | Last10 | 7-3 |
12-5 | Last20 | 11-8 |
12-5 | Last30 | 11-8 |
Team Stats
ATL | Team Stats | PHI |
---|---|---|
3.86 | ERA | 3.95 |
.240 | Batting Avg Against | .238 |
1.28 | WHIP | 1.24 |
.300 | BABIP | .290 |
8.7% | BB% | 7.8% |
24.5% | K% | 23.8% |
74.1% | LOB% | 72.2% |
.275 | Batting Avg | .255 |
.502 | SLG | .419 |
.847 | OPS | .742 |
.345 | OBP | .323 |
Pitchers
C. Morton | N. Syndergaard | |
---|---|---|
128.2 | Innings | N/A |
23 | GS | N/A |
11-10 | W-L | N/A |
3.71 | ERA | N/A |
9.51 | K/9 | N/A |
4.55 | BB/9 | N/A |
0.91 | HR/9 | N/A |
78.2% | LOB% | N/A |
10.9% | HR/FB% | N/A |
4.17 | FIP | N/A |
4.37 | xFIP | N/A |
.248 | AVG | N/A |
23.9% | K% | N/A |
11.4% | BB% | N/A |
4.57 | SIERA | N/A |
Recent Starts
Date | Opp | W/L | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | ST-PC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/3 NYM | Peterson ML N/A | L4-5 TOTAL N/A | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 63-99 |
4/27 CHC | Jr ML N/A | L3-6 TOTAL N/A | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 38-70 |
4/20 LAD | Gonsolin ML N/A | L1-5 TOTAL N/A | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 49-95 |
4/14 SD | Musgrove ML N/A | L1-12 TOTAL N/A | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 58-95 |
4/8 CIN | Sanmartin ML N/A | W7-6 TOTAL N/A | 5.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 51-78 |
Date | Opp | W/L | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | ST-PC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/3 BOS | Wacha ML N/A | L0-4 TOTAL N/A | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 67-100 |
4/23 BAL | Watkins ML N/A | L4-5 TOTAL N/A | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 56-88 |
4/16 TEX | Hearn ML N/A | W7-2 TOTAL N/A | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 56-82 |
4/9 HOU | Verlander ML N/A | W2-0 TOTAL N/A | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 49-76 |
10/3 ATL | Morton ML N/A | L0-5 TOTAL N/A | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9-16 |
Betting Trends
ATL | Betting Trends | PHI |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
3.33 | Avg Score | 5.33 |
5.33 | Avg Opp Score | 3.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
4 | Avg Score | 6.33 |
7.33 | Avg Opp Score | 5 |
ATL | Betting Trends | PHI |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
4.2 | Avg Score | 4.8 |
5.8 | Avg Opp Score | 2.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
0-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
2.8 | Avg Score | 5.8 |
5.8 | Avg Opp Score | 3.2 |
ATL | Betting Trends | PHI |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
3.7 | Avg Score | 4.5 |
4.3 | Avg Opp Score | 2.9 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
4.5 | Avg Score | 6.4 |
5 | Avg Opp Score | 5 |