Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies
Atlanta Braves (13-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-11, fourth in the NL East) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:15 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Chris Sale (3-1, 3. 27 ERA, 1. 04 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-1, 2.
01 ERA, 1. 39 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -129, Braves +109; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia has an 8-11 record overall and a 5-8 record in home games.
The Phillies have the 10th-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at . 374. Atlanta has a 13-7 record overall and a 5-3 record in road games.
The Braves have gone 5-2 in games when they did not give up a home run. Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with six home runs while slugging .