Phillies vs. Braves Series Preview

 

My Fellow Phans,

This week begins a stretch of games for the Phillies against a pair of NL playoff teams. It starts with the Braves coming in for a 3 game set before the Phillies head out to the Brewers’ Miller Park for a gritty 4-game set.

The good news is that the Phillies will have a pair of extra arms in the bullpen this week. Kyle Kendrick was activated from the paternity list and Big Joe Blanton was activated from the disabled list. Both are expected to go to the bullpen and be used as long relievers. After the Phillies marathon of a game yesterday, thanks to our good buddy Joe West, they can definitely use the help.

It is near game time so I promise to keep it short and sweet. Now, without further introduction: here is your Phillies vs. Braves Preview:

Phillies (88-48 – 1st NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (82-57 – 2nd NL East)

Monday, September 5:

7:05 @ Citizens Bank Park – CSN

Cliff Lee (15-7 2.59) vs Derek Lowe (9-12 4.52)

Tuesday, September 6:

7:05 @ Citizens Bank Park – CSN

Vance Worley (10-1 2.85) vs Tim Hudson (14-8 3.05)

Wednesday, September 7:

7:05 @ Citizens Bank Park – CSN

Roy Oswalt (7-8 3.80) vs Brandon Beachy (7-2 3.37)

*Note: All Games in EST / All can be heard on 1210 AM on the radio.

Series Notes:

The Phillies and Braves have each won 6 games during this season’s series. The Phillies come into this series with a chance to bury the Braves or this series could be the stepping stone for the Braves to get back into the divisional race.

Currently, the Phillies sit 7.5 games ahead. A series win would put them at 8.5 back and a sweep would all, but end the race with the Braves behind by 10.5. Anything less than that would pull the Braves closer to the top.

This is the opportunity the Phillies were looking for and one that they hopefully won’t pass up.

Let’s see how this goes.

Until we meet again Phillies; Happy Readings and go Phillies!