Despite the rain on Wednesday, the visiting atlanta braves will look hot when they fight Philadelphia Phillies in the series finale thursday afternoon
After the scheduled Wednesday game was delayed by about 2 1/2 hours, the brave Will aim for eight consecutive victories
this the brave and phillies Will make up for rainy match on September 11 as part of day and night double
Atlanta rookie AJ Smith-Shawver, scheduled to start Wednesday, allowed six hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies to earn his first major league game victory.
After the postponement, the brave Announced that Bryce Elder (5-1, 2.60 ERA) will start Thursday, while Smith-Shofer postponed his start until Friday in Game 1 of the three-game series in Cincinnati
Elder limited the Rockies to one run in six innings in a 10-2 run on Saturday, but he never faced a phillies
Matt Olsen and Austin Riley the brave Won 4-2 on Tuesday.Philly was on a six-game winning streak before that setback
Olson has eight homers in 51 career at-bats at Citizens Bank Park. Riley also had success in Philadelphia, hitting his first home run since June 8.
“When we get to the court, whether it’s at home or here, it’s a playoff vibe,” Riley said in a postgame interview with Bally Sports. “I don’t know if it’s the focus level, but I love playing here.”
Olsen added: “Everyone here knows our team. It feels like we’re taking the next step to reach our potential.”
the brave Receiver Sean Murphy has not played since Saturday due to a hamstring strain, though he appears to be getting closer
“There’s no promise of a (return) day,” Murphy said, “but we’re making progress and hopefully I can feel good soon.”
this phillies Will look to bounce back and split shortened series
Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.66 ERA), Wednesday’s slated starter, will play Thursday. Taijuan Walker has been postponed until Friday, when he will play against the visiting New York Mets.
In his most recent start, Nola allowed four runs on six hits and a walk in 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts in a June 15 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“Over time, it happens, you get more reps and start finding new things,” Nora says.
Nola has started 31 games the brave, leading 15-10 with a 3.51 ERA.He has faced Atalanta more times than any other team
In Tuesday’s loss, phillies 11 hits — Brandon Marsh hit 3 — but they finished 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and eight hits
“We have a chance,” phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “We had some success – we just didn’t have it.
After struggling on the team’s seven-game road trip, Marsh came through with solid performances.
“He started to be more aggressive on the plate in the strike zone,” Thomson said. “That’s what we want him to do.”
Bryce Harper added two hits, but has just three homers in 156 at-bats since returning from offseason Tommy John surgery.
“I feel good,” Harper said. “The power numbers aren’t there, but I feel strong. I feel good.”
Harper has played as a designated hitter since his return, but he could get some starts at first base after the All-Star break — or possibly sooner.
“He made me a liar multiple times because he healed so quickly,” Thomson said. “I have no idea.”
–Field-level media