Phillies Game Today: Phillies vs Braves Lineup, Odds, Prediction, Pick, Pitcher, TV Channel for September 29

The Philadelphia Phillies wasted another Zack Wheeler start and one of their last chances to retake the division on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to the Atlanta Braves.

The feast-or-famine offense was nonexistent once again, and with only five games left in the regular season, it seems likely the Phillies will make it a full decade without postseason baseball. They went from 1.5 games back on Saturday to 3.5 games back by Tuesday, unable to bridge the gap for the umpteenth time this season.

It’s do-or-die in Atlanta tonight. Can the Phillies stay alive?

What Time is the Phillies Game Today?

First pitch today is scheduled for 7:20 PM ET.

What Channel is the Phillies Game on Today?

Today’s Phillies game is available on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports South, and MLB.TV (blackout restrictions may apply).

Phillies vs Braves Odds Today

The Phillies are the underdogs on the moneyline tonight, +125 (bet $100 to win $125) to the Braves -145 (bet $145 to win $100).

The spread has Philadelphia +1.5 at -170 (bet $170 to win $100) and Atlanta -1.5 at +145 (bet $100 to win $145).

If you’re into betting on runs, the over/under tonight is 8.0, with the over at -115 (bet $115 to win $100) and the under at -105 (bet $105 to win $100).

Phillies Pitcher Today: Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola has a 4.64 ERA in 31 starts this year, with 219 strikeouts over 174 2/3 innings.

Nola’s September struggles continue; he’s allowed six earned runs in two of his five starts this month, and three earned runs in two of the others. Dating back to the beginning of August, he has only reached or exceeded six innings in a start twice. He only has one scoreless start since the All-Star break.

Tonight will be the most crucial start of Nola’s season. Unfortunately, his pitching against the Braves this season doesn’t suggest that he will be successful. In four previous starts, he has a 4.44 ERA over 24 1/3 innings, with 12 earned runs and six home runs given up to the potent Atlanta offense. It is his worst ERA against any team he has pitched against more than twice this year.

The Phillies bats will have to contend with Max Fried, who has a 3.12 ERA over 27 starts this season, and threw a complete-game shutout Maddux against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, within the same 24-hour span as Ranger Suárez‘s nearly identical performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Unlike Nola, Fried is able to minimize earned runs and pitch deep into games. He’s gone six or more innings in every single start dating back to July 28. He has not allowed more than three earned runs in any game this month, and has a 1.59 ERA over those five games.

The Phillies have faced Fried twice and actually succeeded in knocking him around a bit. Over 10 innings, they scored six earned runs, including a home run off the lefty. They have a combined slash line of .300/.396/.475 and a .871 OPS against him.

Phillies Starting Lineup

Phillies vs Braves Prediction Today

Braves, unfortunately. Even if the Phillies can manage to wake up their bats, Nola will likely get rocked.

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