Aaron Blair (0-2, 3.31 ERA) and Vince Velasquez (4-1, 2.17 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (8-24) and the Philadelphia Phillies (19-15) at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 5-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 12 and can be seen on CSPh and FSSE.
Blair pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out one and walking four in a 7-2 defeat to the Diamondbacks. Freddie Freeman (.289, 14 Rs, 6 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Velasquez went 6.0 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 6-4 defeat to the Marlins in his last outing. Odubel Herrera (.317, 20 Rs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Atlanta and Philadelphia are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Atlanta has a record of 10-7 SU. The Braves have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Phillies are 5-12 against NL East rivals. Offensively, the Phillies have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Phillies allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – PHI
Notes
Philadelphia recorded at least two errors for the fourth time this season.
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Phillies have a 1-4 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-14. The Phillies have a 5-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit nine this season. Philadelphia ranks 26th with 27 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.35 per game. Atlanta ranks near the bottom at 27th with 7.62.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Atlanta has an OPS of .000 this season. Philadelphia ranks 30th with an OPS of .640.
When the Phillies allow at least one home run, they are 9-12. When the Braves allow one or more homers, they have a 2-18 record.
