BRAVES TO HOST PHILLIES IN NL EAST SERIES THIS WEEKEND

The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled night off on Thursday and will return to action this weekend with a three-game NL East series versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Max Fried will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Aaron Nola will head to the mound for Philadephia in this evening’s opener. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm. Listen to the game on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; air time is 5:55 pm from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.

Atlanta currently holds a 14-11 record and leads the National League East by a game and a half over the Miami Marlins.