Matt Wisler (1-2, 3.24 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (7-23) go up against Adam Morgan (0-0, 6.00 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (18-14) in the first of a three-game division series at Turner Field. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 10 and will air on CSPh and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Wisler pitched 8.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out four and walking two in a 3-0 victory over the Mets. Nick Markakis (.294, 12 Rs, 20 RBIs) played well again Sunday, going 3 for 5 with one run. The Phillies were unsuccessful the last time Morgan pitched. He tossed 4.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking two in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals. Odubel Herrera (.324, 20 Rs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 5 Sunday with one run and one stolen base.
Notes
The Phillies won their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Braves are 2-5. The Phillies are 11-3 in close games this season.
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Phillies have a 2-8 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
It looks like the Phillies have a slight leg up on the Braves, as the Phillies have won their last two games while the Braves have lost their last four.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 4-6. The Phillies have a 9-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 90 this season. Philadelphia ranks near the bottom at 26th with 104.
Atlanta ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .000. Philadelphia ranks at the bottom with an OPS of .646.
The Phillies are 8-11 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Braves are 1-17 when they allow at least one homer.
