Jake Thompson (1-4, 7.86 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (60-75) meet Julio Teheran (4-9, 3.12 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (53-83) in the last of a three-game division series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies lost the last game 6-4, extending a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on CSPh and FSSO.
In his last start, Thompson pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-0 loss to the Nationals. Maikel Franco (.250, 55 Rs, 22 HRs, 73 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 4 for 5 with one run and one RBI. The Braves were victorious the last time Teheran pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight in a 7-3 victory over the Padres. Freddie Freeman (.291, 84 Rs, 28 HRs, 70 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Notes
For the 14th time this season, the Phillies registered at least two errors in a game.
The Phillies managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are coming in with a 25-24 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
This game has the potential to be a major blowout, as the Braves are coming in on a five-game winning streak whereas the Phillies have lost their past five.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 41-19. The Phillies have a 40-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 500 this season. Atlanta ranks near the bottom at 29th with 523.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.681). Atlanta ranks near the bottom at 29th with an OPS of .691.
When the Braves allow at least one home run, they are 26-64, well-matched with the Phillies who are 27-60 when allowing at least one homer.
