Friday, April 27, 2018

Series Preview - Braves at Phillies: April 27th to April 29th

2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #18
2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #19
Friday 7:05, Saturday 6:05 and Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Braves 14-10, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets
Phillies 15-9, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1/2 game behind the Mets

Braves Probables:  Julio Teheran (1-1, 4.00), Mike Foltynewicz (1-1, 2.77), Brandon McCarthy (3-0, 3.38)
Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (2-1, 2.30), Nick Pivetta (1-0, 2.57), Vince Velasquez (1-3, 4.50)

At the Ballpark:  All adults will receive a nice looking pair of Phillies headphones prior to tonight's game and there's a postgame concert featuring the EDM performer Zedd.  Sunday is the Phanatic's annual birthday celebration with all kids receiving a Phanatic bucket hat.

Braves Leaders
Average:  Freddie Freeman - .326
Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 24
Home Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 8
RBIs:  Preston Tucker - 18
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 9

Wins:  Brandon McCarthy - 3
ERA:  Mike Foltynewicz - 2.77
Strikeouts:  Sean Newcomb - 34
Saves:  Arodys Vizcaino - 2

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .341
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 18
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 4
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 19
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 5

Wins:  Jake Arrieta and Yacksel Rios - 3
ERA:  Jake Arrieta - 1.82
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 30
Saves:  Hector Neris - 5

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