Phillies vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 9/19/2023

The Philadelphia Phillies play the second game of a three-game series on the road Tuesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia dropped to 81-68 pulling its 6-5 loss to the St Louis Cardinals on Sunday, snapping a two-game winning streak. Philadelphia is second in the National League East but 15 games behind first and the Phillies currently hold the first NL wild card spot. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action with our expert MLB Picks.

Designated hitter Bryce Harper is batting .291 to lead Philadelphia and has a team high .395 on-base percentage, while shortstop Trea Turner is the leader in hits with 163. Left fielder Kyle Schwarber is the leader in home runs with 44 and in RBIs with 97. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez to the mound. The left-hander is 2-4 with a 3.40 ERA and 83 Ks.

The Atlanta Braves dropped to 96-53 following their 16-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Atlanta was swept in its three-game series with Miami and was outscored by the Marlins in those three games 36-13. Atlanta has clinched the National League East as the Braves hold a 15-game lead over Philadelphia with only 13 games remaining. 

Right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr is batting .337 to lead Atlanta and has team highs in hits with 201 and on-base all percentage with .418. First baseman Matt Olson is the leader in home runs with 52 and RBIs with 129. On Tuesday, Atlanta will send Spencer Strider to the mound. The right-hander is 17-5 with a 3.73 ERA and 259 Ks.