ATLBrave 3,409 Posted July 25, 2019 GAME 1 - Friday 7/26 @ 7:05p Mike Soroka (10-2; 2.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 3.09 FIP) vs Jake Arrieta (8-7; 4.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 4.95 FIP) GAME 2 - Saturday 7/27 @ 7:05p Max Fried (10-4; 4.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 3.87 FIP) vs Zach Eflin (7-10; 4.25 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 4.57 FIP) GAME 3 - Sunday 7/28 - 1:05p Kevin Gausman (3-5; 5.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 3.86 FIP) vs Aaron Nola (8-2; 3.64 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 4.21 FIP) Match-up Notes Atlanta Braves 60-43 (1st in NL EAST; 4.5 UP) -- Record vs. Opponent: 4-5 Offensive Ranking (NL) .261 AVG (4), .336 OBP (2), .454 SLG (2), 156 HR (4), 354 XBH (5) Pitching Rankings (NL) 4.22 ERA (5), .253 BAA (10), 884 SO (10), 378 BB (15), 4.48 FIP (12) Philadelphia Phillies 54-48 (3rd in NL EAST; 5.5 GB) -- Record vs. Opponent: 5-4 Offensive Ranking (NL) .243 AVG (13), .320 OBP (10), .417 SLG (12), 128 HR (12), 336 XBH (8) Pitching Rankings (NL) 4.58 ERA (11), .262 BAA (14), 868 SO (14), 345 BB (10), 5.01 FIP (15) The Braves come into the series in Philadelphia on a cold streak, having gone 6-6 since the All-Star Break and played arguably their worst series (a sweep by the Royals) of the season since the opening weekend. Meanwhile, the Phillies are playing their best baseball since the first few weeks of the year, going 7-3 in their last 10 games, which includes a 4-game split with the ML-best Dodgers and taking 4 out of 5 from the Pirates & Tigers. WHO'S HOT Josh Donaldson .325 AVG, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 1.206 OPS, 10/9 BB/K since the All-Star Break Aaron Nola 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in the month of July WHO'S NOT Austin Riley .169 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .507 OPS, 4/27 BB/K in the month of July Zach Eflin 0-3, 11.08 ERA, 1.85 WHIP in 13 IP for the month of July Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL Fan in the DMV 1,305 Posted July 25, 2019 We really need to right the ship here, Nationals aren't going away. And can't let Philly sweep us, or they are right back to being a major threat to us with the way our offense has been lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unknøwn 11,699 Posted July 25, 2019 We need a new rule of this forum. Under no circumstances should any poster ever suggest a sweep or assurances of victory. Anytime someone does we always get roasted by whoever we're playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDog 4,050 Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Unkn0wn said: We need a new rule of this forum. Under no circumstances should any poster ever suggest a sweep or assurances of victory. Anytime someone does we always get roasted by whoever we're playing. i hope you really dont believe that what we say here makes any difference in the outcome of a game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATLBrave 3,409 Posted July 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, LouDog said: i hope you really dont believe that what we say here makes any difference in the outcome of a game Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unknøwn 11,699 Posted July 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, LouDog said: i hope you really dont believe that what we say here makes any difference in the outcome of a game Wade Boggs didnt eat fried chicken before every game for nothing. Got him to the hall of fame. We change posters anytime we have a bad series, we carry our weight in this battle around here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDog 4,050 Posted July 25, 2019 whatever helps ya sleep at night i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachore 8,201 Posted July 25, 2019 We getting swept, run straight out of town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFalcon 3,812 Posted July 25, 2019 Baseball players are ultra superstitious, so why can't we be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATLIEN404 208 Posted July 25, 2019 We're definitely sweeping the Phillies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDog 4,050 Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Baseball players are ultra superstitious, so why can't we be? Being superstitious is fine but to honestly believe that their success is based on what we type on a Messageboard is out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unknøwn 11,699 Posted July 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, LouDog said: Being superstitious is fine but to honestly believe that their success is based on what we type on a Messageboard is out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachore 8,201 Posted July 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, LouDog said: Being superstitious is fine but to honestly believe that their success is based on what we type on a Messageboard is out there. I really hope that you don't think he's 100% serious. He does the same thing with people making threads, if we win the series then the same person make the next thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RING OF HONOR 14,658 Posted July 25, 2019 Hey Mr. Dog....Im going to need you to dust off your sense of humor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unknøwn 11,699 Posted July 25, 2019 I guess you really can't teach an old dog new tricks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFalcon 3,812 Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, LouDog said: Being superstitious is fine but to honestly believe that their success is based on what we type on a Messageboard is out there. Never claimed to be anywhere near there lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmcdirtybird 4,509 Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, RING OF HONOR said: Hey Mr. Dog....Im going to need you to dust off your sense of humor... Mine is on layaway at Toys R us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Born Again Georgian 1,927 Posted July 25, 2019 7 hours ago, LouDog said: i hope you really dont believe that what we say here makes any difference in the outcome of a game I mean, it’s in the first section of the Atlanta/Georgia fan hand guide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Born Again Georgian 1,927 Posted July 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Malachore said: We getting swept, run straight out of town. Yeah, 10-0 Phillies, every game. Harper with 3 Hr every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachore 8,201 Posted July 25, 2019 About to be a 3.5 game lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unknøwn 11,699 Posted July 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Malachore said: About to be a 3.5 game lead. Nope, Rockies win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachore 8,201 Posted July 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Unkn0wn said: Nope, Rockies win. See the reverse jinx does work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007dawg 506 Posted July 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Unkn0wn said: Nope, Rockies win. That's huge! 4.5 game lead rather than 3.5. That .5 game may be even larger as the season gets close to the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capologist 13,468 Posted July 26, 2019 I just hope the bats wake up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
