Cristopher Sanchez will be on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (78-55) when they host starter Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves (73-60) in their series opener on Thursday, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET.
If you’re interested in watching this game, read on for information on TV and streaming options for the Philadelphia-Atlanta matchup.
When is the Phillies vs Braves game and when does it start?
Where can you watch Phillies vs Braves?
The Phillies and Braves will face off at Citizens Bank Park for this game on August 29. If you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on NBCS-PH.
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Phillies Stats, Odds and Insights
The Phillies have a 66-40 record in games where they were favored on the moneyline (they have won 62.3% of those games).
With a total of 157 home runs, Philadelphia ranks 11th in baseball.
The Phillies rank eighth in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .421.
Philadelphia has the third-highest team ERA of all MLB pitching teams (3.71).
The Phillies have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the Major Leagues (1.210).
Braves Stats, Odds and Insights
The Braves were underdogs in 24 games this season and won 11 (45.8%) of those games.
Atlanta’s 174 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
The Braves rank 12th in the majors with a team slugging percentage of .414.
Atlanta has an ERA of 3.64 this season, ranking second in baseball.
The Braves have a total WHIP of 1.224 as a pitching team, the seventh-lowest in the MLB.
Phillies starter – recent performance: Cristopher Sanchez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | 22.August | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| against Nationals | 17.August | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | 11 August | 4.2 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | 6 August | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| against the Yankees | July 31 | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Current performance of Braves starter: Charlie Morton
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against Nationals | 24.August | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| at Angels | 18.August | 5.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Giants | 13 August | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| against Brewers | 8 August | 2.2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| against Marlins | 1 August | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Key Phillies players to keep an eye on
The Phillies send Sanchez (9-9) out for his 26th start of the season looking for his 10th win. He has a 9-9 record, a 3.51 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 146 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves, the left-hander played six innings, allowed three earned runs and collected nine hits.
The 27-year-old has a 3.51 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season, while allowing his opponents a batting average of .265.
Alec Bohm leads Philadelphia in runs batted in with 89 and has a batting average of .291.
Bryce Harper has 124 hits and an OBP of .367 and a slugging percentage of .520 this season.
Kyle Schwarber is Philadelphia’s leading home run hitter with 28 home runs. He has scored 82 runs and has a .460 slugging average.
Key Braves players to keep an eye on
Morton (7-7) will be on the mound for the Braves, his 25th start this season.
The right-hander allowed two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings pitched in his last appearance on Saturday, a duel against the Washington Nationals.
The 40-year-old has an ERA of 4.24 and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opposing batting average of .252 in 24 games this season.
Marcell Ozuna has a team-high .309 batting average and is the Braves’ leader in home runs (37) and runs batted in (98).
Matt Olson has a batting average of .231 with 30 doubles, one triple, 23 home runs and 52 walks.
Jorge Soler has 25 doubles, one triple, 17 home runs and 59 walks with a batting average of .236.
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