Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves
Atlanta Braves (12-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-10, fourth in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Martin Perez (0-0); Phillies: Taijuan Walker (1-2, 7. 36 ERA, 1. 91 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -116, Phillies -103; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves on Friday to open a three-game series.
Philadelphia has an 8-10 record overall and a 5-7 record at home. The Phillies are fifth in the NL with 20 total home runs, averaging 1. 1 per game.
Atlanta has a 12-7 record overall and a 4-3 record on the road. The Braves have a 1-2 record in games decided by one run. The matchup Friday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Harper has five doubles and four home runs for the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber is 8 for 34 with a double, three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games. Drake Baldwin has three doubles and five home runs while hitting .