Atlanta at Philadelphia

Defending champion Atlanta is a dog, but third in the league in runs scored, second in slugging, plus Top 10 in on-base percentage. The Braves are 45-19 after a loss and 41-12 during Game 2 of a series. Jake Odorizzi has thrown well for them holding batters to a .245 average and he has a 1.93 ERA against the Phillies this season. The Braves are 45-20 versus a righty starter and Philadelphia righty Aaron Nola has a 4.45 ERA in four outings against Atlanta this year, including a 4-3 loss in his last start. The Phillies have lost seven of his last 13 starts. Philadelphia has lost six of eight and is 13-23 when Nola starts in September games. Play Atlanta.