After a dismal end to what looked to be a promising Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies (0-1) will dust themselves off and get right back out there for Game 2 of the season against the Atlanta Braves (1-0). After Zack Wheeler tossed six scoreless frames and Brandon Marsh staked the Phillies to a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia bullpen imploded over the final three innings.
The 9-3 loss left a sour taste, but the Phillies have a fresh start today, and The Bank will surely be rocking again.
Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, March 30
Aaron Nola will take the ball for the second game of the season. The 30-year-old right-hander will look to continue his success against the Braves. Over his career, Nola has a 15-10 record with a 3.40 ERA in 33 starts against the Phillies' division rival. Last season, he held the Braves lineup to a .232 batting average and .676 OPS in three regular season starts.
Left-hander Max Fried will start for the Braves today. The 30-year-old had an injury-riddled 2023 campaign but was impressive when healthy. He put up a 2.55 ERA over 77 2/3 innings, including one start against the Phillies — he struck out six over five innings in a one-run, four-hit effort.
Phillies vs. Braves injury updates, March 30
Braves All-Star catcher Sean Murphy left Friday's game after taking an awkward swing. The backstop will head to the injured list with an oblique strain, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud will take his spot.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, March 30
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. C J.T. Realmuto
- 5. 3B Alec Bohm
- 6. RF Nick Castellanos
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. LF Whit Merrifield
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, March 30
- 1. RF Ronald Acuña Jr.
- 2. 2B Ozzie Albies
- 3. 3B Austin Riley
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 6. CF Michael Harris II
- 7. C Travis d'Arnaud
- 8. SS Orlando Arcia
- 9. LF Jarred Kelenic
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- NBCSP+ will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Braves broadcast will be on Bally Sports South.
- The national broadcast will be on FOX Sports FS1.
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.