MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (48-34) vs. Atlanta Braves (37-44)

Game Details

• Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
• Time: 7:15 PM ET
• Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
• Broadcast: FOX, MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers

• Phillies: Jesús Luzardo (7-3, 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 104 K)
• Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (6-4, 3.21 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 96 K)

Team Overview

Philadelphia Phillies

• Record: 48-34 (1st in NL East)
• Road Record: 22-20
• Key Strengths:

• Kyle Schwarber: 25 HR (5th in MLB), 57 RBI (11th)
• Trea Turner: .295 AVG, 3 HR in last 10 games
• Team ERA: 3.76 (Top 10 in MLB)
• Recent Form: Bounced back from a 3-game skid with a 13-0 rout of Atlanta

Atlanta Braves

• Record: 37-44 (3rd in NL East)
• Home Record: 22-16
• Key Strengths:

• Matt Olson: 15 HR, 52 RBI, .472 SLG
• Austin Riley: .269 AVG, 12 HR
• Team WHIP: 1.24 (13th in MLB)
• Recent Form: Lost 3 straight, including a shutout vs. Mets and a 13-0 loss to Phillies

Key Matchup Insights

• Season Series: Phillies lead 4-3
• Pitching Edge: Schwellenbach has a sub-1.00 WHIP and has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 5 of his last 6 starts
• Offensive Trends: Phillies have scored 5+ runs in 32 of their 48 wins
• Injury Watch: Bryce Harper (wrist) and Aaron Nola (ankle) remain sidelined for Philadelphia

X-Factors

• Jesús Luzardo (PHI): 7-3 record, but has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of last 5 starts
• Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL): 3.21 ERA, 0.99 WHIP — elite command and strikeout control
• Kyle Schwarber (PHI): Homered in Friday’s 13-0 win; now tied for 4th in MLB in HRs
• Trea Turner (PHI): 4-hit game Friday; heating up at the right time