Series Preview - Phillies at Braves: April 16th to April 18th

1978 Topps #675

1978 Topps #475

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

Phillies 9-5, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Mets
Braves 8-6, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 4 games behind the Mets

Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (1-0, 1.96), Nick Pivetta (1-0, 2.70), Vince Velasquez (1-1, 3.52)
Braves Probables:  Julio Teheran (0-1, 7.07), Mike Foltynewicz (1-1, 2.93), Brandon McCarthy (2-0, 3.31)

At the Ballpark:  The Braves don't have any scheduled give-aways for this three-game set with the Phillies.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .327
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 11
Home Runs:  Seven tied with - 2
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 15
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez and Rhys Hoskins - 3

Wins:  Yacksel Rios - 2
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 1.96
Strikeouts:  Nick Pivetta - 19
Saves:  Hector Neris - 2

Braves Leaders
Average:  Ryan Flaherty - .366
Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 15
Home Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 5
RBIs:  Freddie Freeman and Preston Tucker - 12
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 4

Wins:  Shane Carle and Brandon McCarthy - 2
ERA:  Anibal Sanchez - 1.29
Strikeouts:  Sean Newcomb - 22
Saves:  All tied with - 0