The Philadelphia Phillies (57-30) open a three-game weekend series with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves (47-38) on Friday night at Truist Park. This marks the teams' first meeting since Opening Weekend when the Braves took two of three in Philadelphia.
The Phillies are fresh off a series win in Chicago, taking two of three against the Cubs but losing the July 4 holiday matchup. The Phils are 6-4 in their last 10 games, reign as the top team in baseball and have opened up a 9.0-game division lead over the Braves.
The Braves are coming off a series loss against the Giants and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. They hold the top NL Wild Card spot. They'll defend their 27-16 home record against the Phillies' 24-16 road mark.
Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, July 5
- Aaron Nola (9-4) will open the series for the Phillies. The righty comes into his 18th start with a 3.43 ERA and 1.04 WHIP after logging a 4.45 ERA across five June starts. His first start this season against the Braves didn't go well. He gave up seven runs (six earned) on 11 hits while striking out just three over 4 1/3 innings.
- Max Fried (7-3) will counter for the Braves. The 30-year-old left-hander has a 2.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 16 starts. In his start against the Pirates last week, he went six innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out four and walking three.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 5
- 1. DH Bryson Stott
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Alec Bohm
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 3B Edmundo Sosa
- 6. 2B Whit Merrifield
- 7. C Rafael Marchán
- 8. CF Johan Rojas
- 9. LF Cristian Pache
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, July 5
- 1. CF Jarred Kelenic
- 2. 2B Ozzie Albies
- 3. 3B Austin Riley
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 6. C Travis d'Arnaud
- 7. RF Adam Duvall
- 8. SS Orlando Arcia
- 9. LF Eli White
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. ET.
- Apple TV+ will carry the exclusive national broadcast.
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.