Series Preview - Braves at Phillies: March 28th to March 31st

1971 Topps #359

1971 Topps #574

Thursday 3:05, Saturday 4:05 and Sunday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

2018 Records
Braves 90-72, 1st place in the N.L. East, 8 games ahead of the Nationals
Phillies 80-82, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 10 games behind the Braves

2018 Statistics
Braves Probables:  Julio Teheran (9-9, 3.94), Bryse Wilson (1-0, 6.43), Kyle Wright (0-0, 4.50)
Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (17-6, 2.37), Nick Pivetta (7-14, 4.77), Jake Arrieta (10-11, 3.96)

At the Ballpark:  There will be the usual pre-game celebrations and ceremonies before today's opening day, but there will be many more fans in attendance compared to recent years.  All fans will receive a Phillies rally towel.  On Saturday, all kids will receive a hooded t-shirt and fans attending Sunday night's ESPN game will receive a nice looking opening night t-shirt.

Braves Spring Training Leaders
Average:  Ozzie Albies - .309
Runs:  Ronald Acuna, Jr. - 14
Home Runs:  Ronald Acuna, Jr. - 4
RBIs:  Ronald Acuna, Jr. and Christian Pache - 10
Stolen Bases:  3 tied with - 3

Wins:  Chad Sobotka and Bryse Wilson - 2
ERA:  Sean Newcomb - 5.14
Strikeouts:  Julio Teheran - 21
Saves:  4 tied with - 1

Phillies Spring Training Leaders
Average:  Scott Kingery - .264
Runs:  Scott Kingery - 11
Home Runs:  Dylan Cozens and J.T. Realmuto - 4
RBIs:  Maikel Franco and Nick Williams - 9
Stolen Bases:  3 tied with - 2

Wins:  Cole Irvin - 3
ERA:  Zach Eflin - 3.54
Strikeouts:  Zach Eflin - 18
Saves:  6 tied with - 1

PLAY BALL!