Braves at Phillies 3/28/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/07/2019 at 7:39 AM ET

The Atlanta Braves will open their 2019 MLB regular season on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves are expected to fall down the pecking order in the National League East after winning the division title in 2018. Ronald Acuna Jr. will supply the power along with Nick Markakis. The Braves signed third baseman Josh Donaldson to sure up the infield and catcher Brian McCann, but pitching could be a problem.

Philadelphia is expected to move from a 2018 third place finish in the NL East to first place after signing outfielder Bryce Harper, catcher J.T. Realmuto, shortstop Jean Segura, outfielder Andrew McCutchen and pitcher David Robertson. Rhys Hoskins returns at first base but the multiple new faces will give the Phillies one of the league’s deepest rosters.
Freddie Freeman led the Braves with a .309 batting average and in RBIs with 98 last season, while Ronald Acuna Jr. was the leader in home runs with 26.Nick Markakis, who played all 162 games, was the second leading hitter with a batting average of .297 and knocked in 93 runs. Julio Teheran will start on the mound opening day. The right-hander last season was 9-9 with an ERA of 3.94, 162 Ks and 84 BBs.

Odubel Herrera led the Phillies last season with a. 265 batting average. Rhys Hoskins led the team in home runs with 34 and RBIs with 96. Carlos Santana hit 24 homes runs and knocked in 86 runs to finish second in both categories. Bryce Harper will dominate the batting statistics this season for the Phillies. Starting on the mound for the Phillies on opening day will be Aaron Nola. Last season the right-hander was 17-6 with an ERA of 2.37, 224 Ks and 58 BBs.

Philadelphia is expected to win the National League East behind pitching ace Aaron Nola, who will start opening day, and the addition of Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto amongst others. Baseball fans will get to see the Phillies finest on the mound and a powerful lineup that will win opening day with ease. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 7-2.

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