Phillies at Braves 9/17/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 09/16/2019 at 9:29 PM ET

Phillies at Braves 9/17/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to visit SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia for a National League East clash against the Atlanta Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies come into this matchup with a 76-72 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Boston Red Sox, 6-3. Jason Vargas received the starting nod for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 3 innings. Rhys Hoskins had a solid game from the plate for the Philadelphia Phillies as he went 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to start Vince Velasquez (6-7, 4.95 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the New York Mets. Vince Velasquez struggled in his 2 appearances against the Atlanta Braves during the 2019 season as he is posting a 13.50 ERA.

The Atlanta Braves come into this matchup with a 93-58 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Washington Nationals, 7-0. Max Fried received the starting nod for the Atlanta Braves, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 2.1 innings. The Atlanta Braves struggled to get much going from the plate, but Freddie Freeman was able to record his 33rd double of the season.

The Atlanta Braves are set to start Dallas Keuchel (8-5, 3.35 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Dallas Keuchel had success in his 2 starts against the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2019 season as he is posting a 2.08 ERA.

The Atlanta Braves have dominated the Philadelphia Phillies at home as of recent as they have won 9 of their last 11 meetings. The Atlanta Braves have a major pitching advantage in this matchup as Dallas Keuchel has been very good this season with a 3.35 ERA while the Phillies are throwing Vince Velasquez who is pushing a 5.00 ERA. The Braves have been good at SunTrust Park this season as they are 47-28, and they have the more talented team between Freeman, Acuna, Albies, and Donaldson. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 6-2.

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