The Philadelphia Phillies (81-68) will look to get back into the win column on Monday evening when they begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (96-53) from Truist Park in Cobb County, GA. The Phillies are looking to right the ship against Atlanta, the Braves are 7-3 this season against the Fightins, as the final stretch for the MLB Postseason kicks into high gear.
Speaking of the 2023 MLB Postseason…
The Phillies currently lead the NL Wild Card standings at +3.5 games including a +3.0-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the top NL Wild Card spot. If the Postseason began today, the Phillies would host Arizona in the three-game National League Wild Card Series from Citizens Bank Park. The final two spots in the NL Wild Card race belong to the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins, respectively.
Here’s a look at Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, team leaders, and more!
2023 NL Wild Card Standings
If the 2023 MLB Postseason Began Today
2023 MLB Postseason Most Likely Scenario
| First Round Bye | Wild Card Round | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg | Top Seed | Division Winner | Division Winner | Wild Card | Wild Card | Wild Card | ||
| NL | Atlanta Braves | Los Angeles Dodgers | Milwaukee Brewers | Philadelphia Phillies | Arizona Diamondbacks | Chicago Cubs | ||
| AL | Baltimore Orioles | Houston Astros | Minnesota Twins | Tampa Bay Rays | Toronto Blue Jays | Texas Rangers | ||
Generated 9/18/2023.
Phillies vs. Braves: Probable Pitchers
Monday | 7:20 PM/EDT
| PLAYER | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Z. Wheeler
|
11-6 | 3.70 | 1.07 | 175.0 | 153 | 196 | 35 | 19 |
|
K. Wright
|
0-2 | 7.48 | 1.89 | 21.2 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 2 |
Tuesday| 7:20 PM/EDT
| PLAYER | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C. Sanchez
|
2-4 | 3.40 | 1.05 | 87.1 | 78 | 83 | 14 | 14 |
|
S. Strider
|
17-5 | 3.73 | 1.08 | 169.0 | 129 | 259 | 54 | 20 |
Wednesday| 12:05 PM/EDT
| PLAYER | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Nola
|
12-9 | 4.62 | 1.18 | 181.0 | 168 | 186 | 45 | 31 |
|
B. Elder
|
12-4 | 3.50 | 1.22 | 167.1 | 150 | 126 | 54 | 17 |
Phillies vs. Braves: Offensive Leaders
| Phillies | Offensive Stat | Braves | ||
| Schwarber | 44 | Home Runs | 52 | Olson |
| Harper | .291 | Batting Average | .337 | Acuna Jr. |
| Schwarber | 97 | RBI | 129 | Olson |
Phillies vs. Braves: Pitching Leaders
| Phillies | Pitching Stat | Braves | ||
| Wheeler | 3.70 | ERA | 3.50 | Elder |
| Walker | 15 | Wins | 17 | Strider |
| Wheeler | 196 | K | 259 | Strider |
Phillies vs. Braves: Season Series
| Date | Winner | Loser | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 25, 2023 | @ATL | 8 | PHI | 5 | |
| Fri, May 26, 2023 | PHI | 6 | @ATL | 4 | |
| Sat, May 27, 2023 | PHI | 2 | @ATL | 1 | |
| Sun, May 28, 2023 | @ATL | 11 | PHI | 4 | |
| Tue, Jun 20, 2023 | ATL | 4 | @PHI | 2 | |
| Thu, Jun 22, 2023 | ATL | 5 | @PHI | 1 | (10) |
| Mon, Sep 11, 2023 | ATL | 10 | @PHI | 8 | (10) |
| Mon, Sep 11, 2023 | @PHI | 7 | ATL | 5 | |
| Tue, Sep 12, 2023 | ATL | 7 | @PHI | 6 | (10) |
| Wed, Sep 13, 2023 | ATL | 4 | @PHI | 1 | |
| Date | Away | Home | Time | ||
| Mon, Sep 18, 2023 | PHI | @ATL | 7:20pm | ||
| Tue, Sep 19, 2023 | PHI | @ATL | 7:20pm | ||
| Wed, Sep 20, 2023 | PHI | @ATL | 12:20pm | ||
