On the last day of September, the Philadelphia Phillies have one last chance.
Since their win on Saturday ensured they will finish the season with at least a .500 record, the Phillies have lost three in a row. If they lose on Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves will clinch the division for the fourth year in a row, and the Phillies will cement a full decade without postseason baseball.
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 (as usual) in Thursday’s series finale. The moneyline has them +130 (bet $100 to win $130) to the Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100).
The spread has Philadelphia +1.5 at -150 (bet $150 to win $100) and Atlanta -1.5 at +130 (bet $100 to win $130).
If you’re into betting on runs, the over/under for this final game is 8.5, with the over at -120 (bet $120 to win $100) and the under an even +100 (bet $100 to keep $100).
Phillies Pitcher Today: Kyle Gibson
Kyle Gibson’s ERA is two full points higher in Philadelphia (4.87) than it was in Texas (2.87), and his September pitching has ranged from mediocre to terrible. Over five starts this month, he has a 7.16 ERA with 22 earned runs given up over 27 2/3 innings.
Gibson has not faced the Braves since the trade, but he has pitched against them once in his career and threw a complete game. Over nine innings, he allowed three earned runs on eight hits and walked three, but he did the dang thing.
Braves starter Ian Anderson has a 3.60 ERA over 23 starts this season, but his FIP is higher than his ERA. FIP accounts for things like home runs, strikeouts, walks, and HBP, which means Anderson is having somewhat of a rough season and his teammates are bailing him out.
Phillies Starting Lineup
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Phillies vs Braves Prediction Today
Our friends at BetSided are predicting a high-scoring game, and with two struggling pitchers on the mound, I’m inclined to agree. Unfortunately, I think the Phillies season ends tonight.
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