Braves at Phillies 8/10/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Monday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies from Citizens Bank Park. On Sunday, Atlanta swept a doubleheader against Philadelphia by 8-0 and 5-2 final scores. In Game Two, OF Ronald Acuna went deep twice and drove in three runs as part of a four-hit day. 

Talented left-hander Sean Newcomb (0-0 6.57 ERA) will make his fourth start of the year for the Braves. Through 12 plus innings, Newcomb has given up 14 hits and surrendered two home runs. 

The Philadelphia Phillies are still getting into the swing of things, after missing a week of action due to COVID-19. In Game One of Sunday’s doubleheader, OF Andrew McCutchen drove in both runs with a ground out and a sacrifice fly. The Phillies managed just three hits and fell to a game below .500 overall.

Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi will give the nod to right-hander Aaron Nola (0-1 3.97 ERA) in the series finale. Last time out, Nola struck out 12 batters and allowed one run across six frames during a 3-1 home loss versus the Yankees.