Phillies lineup vs Braves in NL East showdown as top pitchers battle
The Phillies face the Braves to start a four-game series as Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez faces Chris Sale
Philadelphia's Phillies, who had fallen to 9-19 on April 26, are now just four games behind the Atlanta Braves, leading the National League East. The two teams meet in a critical four-game series at Citizens Bank Park beginning September 4, with a three-game series in Atlanta starting September 11. The Phillies, currently holding the top wildcard spot in the National League, lead the Cubs by half a game.
In an exciting matchup, the Phillies will face Atlanta's ace Chris Sale, while the Braves will host Christopher Sanchez in the starting pitcher showdown. The two teams have not met since that April series, where the Braves won 2 of 3 games. Following their loss, Phillies manager Rob Thomson was fired, replaced by Don Mattingly. Despite the challenging start, the Phillies quickly bounced back, going 15-3 heading into this crucial series against the Braves. The game starts at 6:40 p.m. and will be televised on NBC Sports Philly.
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