Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Series Preview - Phillies at Braves: August 8th to August 9th


Tuesday and Wednesday 7:35
SunTrust Park - Atlanta, GA

Phillies 40-69, 5th Place in the N.L. East, 25 1/2 games behind the Nationals
Braves 51-59, 3rd Place in the N.L. East, 16 1/2 games behind the Nationals

Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (0-3, 6.13), Jerad Eickhoff (2-7, 4.56)
Braves Probables:  Julio Teheran (7-9, 5.10), Sean Newcomb (1-6, 4.61)

At the Ballpark:  There are no scheduled promotions or giveaways for this quick two-game series in Atlanta.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .294
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 55
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 17
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 57
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 12

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 8
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 3.12
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 117
Saves:  Hector Neris - 11

Braves Leaders
Average:  Ender Inciarte - .297
Runs:  Ender Inciarte - 72
Home Runs:  Freddie Freeman - 20
RBIs:  Nick Markakis - 54
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 14

Wins:  Mike Foltynewicz - 10
ERA:  Mike Foltynewicz - 3.94
Strikeouts:  Mike Foltynewicz - 115
Saves:  Jim Johnson - 22

1982 Topps #733
1982 Topps Traded #4T
1982 Topps Appreciation:  Teammates with the Braves in 1981 and 1982, Larry McWilliams and Steve Bedrosian briefly reunited as teammates with the 1989 Phillies.

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