The Philadelphia Phillies (79-56) have a home game at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves (74-61) at 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.
The Phillies will look to Zack Wheeler (12-6) against the Braves and Max Fried (8-7).
Phillies vs. Braves Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. ET
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: FOX
Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (12-6, 2.74 ERA) vs Fried – ATL (8-7, 3.50 ERA)
Phillies vs. Braves Odds
Phillies to win: -167
Braves to win: +141
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Phillies vs. Braves Pitcher Performance
Wheeler |
|
Fried |
26 |
GS |
23 |
12-6 |
W-L |
8-7 |
2.74 |
ERA |
3.50 |
160.2 |
IP |
133.2 |
45 |
BB |
46 |
176 |
SO |
126 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
The Phillies will send Wheeler (12-6) to the mound to make his 27th start of the season. He is 12-6 with a 2.74 ERA and 176 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Monday against the Houston Astros, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
In 26 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.74, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .198 against him.
Wheeler is looking to continue a fifth-game quality start streak in this game.
Wheeler will try to extend a 12-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.2 innings per appearance).
He has had seven appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried
The Braves will send Fried (8-7) to the mound for his 24th start this season.
The left-hander gave up one earned run in five innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.50 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .231 in 23 games this season.
He has started 23 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 11 of them.
Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
In 23 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
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