Adam Morgan (1-1, 6.41 ERA) and Williams Perez (1-1, 4.78 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (24-18) and the Atlanta Braves (11-30) at Citizens Bank Park. The Braves won the last game 7-1, and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 21 and can be seen on CSPh and FSSO.
Morgan pitched 3.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering seven runs, striking out one and walking three in a 9-4 defeat to the Reds. Maikel Franco (.244, 12 Rs, 7 HRs, 23 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Perez went 6.0 innings, surrendering six runs, striking out two and walking two in an 8-5 defeat to the Pirates in his most recent start. Freddie Freeman (.272, 19 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Braves, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and four RBIs.
Notes
Philadelphia recorded at least two errors for the sixth time this season.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Phillies are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Braves have a 6-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-19. The Phillies have a 6-14 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 18 this season. Philadelphia ranks near the bottom with 31.
Philadelphia and Atlanta both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Philadelphia sits at 26th with 109 this season and Atlanta ranks 22nd with 117.
When the Phillies hit at least one home run, they are 18-8. When the Braves hit at least one homer, they have a 4-9 record.
