The Atlanta Braves had the day off on Thursday and will return to action over the weekend in Philadelphia with a three-game set versus the Phillies. Robbie Erlin will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s opener; Zack Wheeler will head to the mound for Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park. Catch all the action of that National League East battle on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; air time is 5:50 pm from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
The Braves concluded a seven-game homestand on Wednesday with a sweep of the New York Yankees in a double header at Truist Park. Atlanta leads the NL East with 18 wins and 12 losses. Philadelphia is in the middle of the pack with 12 wins and 14 losses.