The Philadelphia Phillies (78-55) host the Atlanta Braves (73-60) for what could be the biggest series of the regular season beginning on Thursday. The two NL East rivals will play four games, and with only 5.0 games separating them in the standings, this weekend will go a long way in determining the eventual NL East winner.
The Braves come into the series on a roll, 8-2 in their last 10 games. They have won three straight after sweeping the Minnesota Twins and have won five consecutive series.
The Phillies have been on a roll of their own, winning 9 of their last 14, a run that includes a pair of four-game winning streaks. Unfortunately, their most recent streak came to a grinding halt on Wednesday. Taijuan Walker threw another dud, in what could very well be his final start with the Phillies, and the offense got blanked in the discouraging 10-0 loss to the Houston Astros.
Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, August 29
- Cristopher Sánchez (9-9) will open the series for the Phillies. The lefty has a 3.51 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 25 starts. His only previous start against the Braves this season came last week in Atlanta when he took the loss after giving up three runs on nine hits across six innings. He struck out eight and walked just one in that start.
- Charlie Morton (7-7) will counter for the Braves. The 40-year-old right-hander has a 4.24 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 24 starts. He has a 4.56 ERA in five August starts and went 5 2/3 innings against the Nationals last time out, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 29
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. 2B Bryson Stott
- 7. C J.T. Realmuto
- 8. CF Brandon Marsh
- 9. LF Austin Hays
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, August 29
- 1. 2B Whit Merrifield
- 2. RF Jorge Soler
- 3. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. C Travis d'Arnaud
- 6. LF Ramón Laureano
- 7. CF Michael Harris II
- 8. SS Orlando Arcia
- 9. 3B Luke Williams
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Braves broadcast will be on Bally Sports Southeast.
- MLB Network will carry a national broadcast (out-of-market only).
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Braves fans can tune into the game on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan.