Phillies bring home losing streak into matchup against the Braves
Atlanta Braves (14-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-12, fourth in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7:20 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Grant Holmes (1-1, 3. 32 ERA, 1. 11 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Phillies: Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.
77 ERA, 1. 33 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -120, Braves +101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves looking to end a four-game home skid. Philadelphia has an 8-12 record overall and a 5-9 record at home.
The Phillies are 6-1 in games when they hit two or more home runs. Atlanta is 6-3 on the road and 14-7 overall. The Braves have gone 6-1 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber ranks second on the Phillies with nine extra base hits (three doubles and six home runs). Bryce Harper is 12 for 34 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.