Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, GA
Address: 755 Battery Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30339
First Pitch is scheduled for 4:15 PM ET
Broadcast: Apple TV+
Weather Outlook
Temperature: ~80°F
Conditions: Warm, partly sunny
Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly environment
Injury Report
Philadelphia Phillies
Zack Wheeler — 15‑Day IL
Michael Mercado — 7‑Day IL
Andrew Bechtold — 7‑Day IL
Jonathan Bowlan — 15‑Day IL
Zach Pop — 15‑Day IL
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — Day‑to‑Day
Blake Burkhalter — 7‑Day IL
Sean Murphy — 10‑Day IL
Spencer Strider — 15‑Day IL
Raisel Iglesias — 15‑Day IL
Injury Edge: Braves — despite missing Strider and Murphy, Philadelphia’s pitching depth is more compromised.
Probable Pitching Matchup
Philadelphia — Andrew Painter (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 4.42
WHIP: 1.36
K/BB: 20 K / 4 BB
HR Allowed: 1
Atlanta — Grant Holmes (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 3.42
WHIP: 1.10
K/BB: 21 K / 11 BB
HR Allowed: 3
Pitching Edge: Braves — Holmes has been more efficient and limits hits better.
Team Records & Recent Form
Philadelphia Phillies (8–17)
Last 5: L, L, L, L, L
Offense: .220 AVG, 82 R, 24 HR
Pitching: 5.05 ERA, 1.48 WHIP
Fielding: .982 fielding %, 16 errors
Atlanta Braves (18–8)
Last 5: W, W, L, W, W
Offense: .271 AVG, 143 R, 36 HR
Pitching: 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
Form Edge: Braves — elite run production and strong pitching.
Key Player Matchups
Philadelphia
Kyle Schwarber: 8 HR, 15 RBI
Brandon Marsh: .300 AVG
Atlanta
Matt Olson: 7 HR, 22 RBI
Drake Baldwin: .318 AVG, 23 RBI
Matchup Note: Braves’ middle‑order power vs. Painter’s contact‑heavy profile is the decisive battle.
Series & Trend Notes
Braves hold a 67.5% win probability per ESPN Analytics.
Phillies are 3–7 on the road and have lost nine straight.
Braves are 8–4 at home and lead MLB in HR differential.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies 9
Atlanta Braves – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026








