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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Phillies look to keep offense rolling against division foe Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies will look to continue their offensive renewal when they meet the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the second game of their three- game road series. HT Image Philadelphia scored only one run over the previous three games when it was swept by the Houston Astros. The Phillies emerged from the slumber on Friday by scoring a season high number of runs in a 13-0 victory. Meanwhile the Atlanta offense continues to struggle. The Braves have been blanked the past two games and have lost three in a row. The exception is first baseman Matt Olson, who went 1-for-5 on Friday to extend his streak of reaching base to a major-league best 28 consecutive games, the longest by a Braves player since Freddie Freeman had a 33-game streak in 2020. Philadelphia holds a 4-3 lead in the season series and a half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Atlanta is seven games under .500 and 10 1/2 back of the Phillies. Philadelphia shortstop Trea Turner led Friday's 17-hit attack by going 4-for-6 with a pair of home runs, with catcher J.T. Realmuto going 3-for-4. Each Philadelphia starting position player picked up at least one hit. The scheduled starting pitchers for Saturday are Philadelphia lefty Jesus Luzardo vs. Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach . Luzardo threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the New York Mets in his most recent start last Sunday. Luzardo allowed three hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in the 7-1 win. It was his second scoreless stint in 16 starts this season. And NL East games seem to motivate him. "Ideally you like to have the same juice for every start, but I'd be lying if I said that in starts like this you don't bring a little extra knowing what's on the line," Luzardo said. "He was really good," manager Rob Thomson said after the game. "He's got really good stuff. He's a competitor and he's going to get after it." Luzardo is 3-3 with a 3.89 ERA in eight career starts against the Braves, with 53 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings. He received no decision when he faced Atlanta on April 10, when he allowed one run on six hits, one walk and six strikeouts in six innings in the 4-2, 11-inning loss. Schwellenbach brings a three-game winning streak into the game. In his outing on Monday against the New York Mets, he worked seven innings and gave up two runs on four hits, one walk and four strikeouts and earned the 3-2 win. Over his past nine starts, Schwellenbach is 5-1 with a 2.74 ERA. During that stretch he has pitched at least six innings in each outing, including a complete-game 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on June 11. "Nothing surprises me with him anymore," Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. "You know it's not a small sample anymore. You come to expect it and I think he expects it. He's just so focused." "Every time I've seen him pitch, I feel he's continued to do an amazing job," Atlanta right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. said. Schwellenbach has made four career starts against the Phillies, going 2-0 with a 2.22 ERA. He got the start against Luzardo on April 10 and pitched six innings and allowed only one run but did not receive a decision in the Atlanta win. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Fox Sports
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Phillies play the Braves after Turner's 4-hit game
Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies (48-34, first in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (37-44, third in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (7-3, 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (6-4, 3.21 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 96 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -159, Phillies +133; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the Atlanta Braves after Trea Turner had four hits against the Braves on Friday. Atlanta has gone 22-16 in home games and 37-44 overall. The Braves are 30-16 in games when they record eight or more hits. Philadelphia has a 22-20 record on the road and a 48-34 record overall. The Phillies have a 32-5 record in games when they scored five or more runs. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Phillies are up 4-3 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson leads the Braves with 15 home runs while slugging .472. Ronald Acuna is 10 for 33 with two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 25 home runs for the Phillies. Turner is 12 for 43 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 5-5, .227 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by five runs Phillies: 5-5, .252 batting average, 3.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs INJURIES: Braves: Chris Sale: 15-Day IL (rib), Daysbel Hernandez: 15-Day IL (arm), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
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Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Mets get a chance to make a push up the NL East standings this weekend with a three-game series with the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates. Locked in a dead heat with the Philadelphia Phillies atop the division, the Mets need to make hay against weaker opponents if they're going to want to keep pace with the surging Phillies. Looking to bet on Mets vs. Pirates on Friday? The folks at bet365 have a bonus code where you can get $150 in bonus bets, whether you win or lose. Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Bet on Mets vs. Pirates Use the bet365 promo code NYPBET to snag a bonus for Friday's battle between the Mets and Pirates. If you're looking for a more robust boost, you can also consider a first bet reset, which gives your first bet a chance at redemption if it loses. If you bet on Friday's game in Flushing, up to $1,500, you will get your bet amount back in bonus bets if you don't win. How to sign up for bet365 Sportsbook What our Post expert thinks about Mets vs. Pirates David Peterson will get the starting assignment for the Mets on Friday opposite Mitch Keller. Peterson has been superb through the first half and should give the Amazins a decent edge against Keller, who is 1-10 on the season. The Mets will be big favorites on Friday night, but Keller's numbers aren't as poor as his record may suggest. New customers only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CO, NJ, IA, IL, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, PA, TN, OH only. Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets at bet365. Registration required. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. You must claim the offer via the bet365 app, within 30 days of registering your account. Once released, your Bonus Bets will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable.T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Braves host the Phillies on home winning streak
Philadelphia Phillies (47-34, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (37-43, third in the NL East) Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Mick Abel (2-1, 3.47 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (2-4, 4.77 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -139, Phillies +118; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta is 22-15 in home games and 37-43 overall. Braves pitchers have a collective 3.72 ERA, which ranks fourth in the NL. Philadelphia has a 21-20 record in road games and a 47-34 record overall. The Phillies have hit 83 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL. Friday's game is the seventh time these teams meet this season. The season series is tied 3-3. TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson leads the Braves with 15 home runs while slugging .476. Ronald Acuna is 11 for 34 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Nick Castellanos has 21 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 41 RBIs for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 11 for 42 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 6-4, .221 batting average, 3.41 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs Phillies: 5-5, .237 batting average, 3.24 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs INJURIES: Braves: Chris Sale: 15-Day IL (rib), Daysbel Hernandez: 15-Day IL (arm), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Austin Warren comes up big in relief right after Mets call-up
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets immediately threw their call-up into the fire in front of a sold-out Citi Field crowd Thursday night. Following Griffin Canning's surprising early exit due to what the Mets believe to be an Achilles tear just 2 ²/₃ innings into the series finale against the Braves, Austin Warren was called out of the bullpen after being brought up Thursday morning from Triple-A Syracuse in place of Jonathan Pintaro. Advertisement Despite heavy circumstances, Warren delivered. In 2 ¹/₃ innings, he only allowed one hit and struck out two batters, earning the win in the Mets' 4-0 victory over Atlanta in front of 42,646 fans. 'Adrenaline kicked in right away and took over,' Warren said. 'First off, I just want to pray for Griff. Hopefully he is all right, but I'm glad we could get the 'W' for him.' Austin Warren pitches during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Advertisement Not only did the righty have the weight of helping split the series with their NL East rivals and earning the Mets their third win in the last 13 games on his shoulders, but Canning is a close friend of Warren's and the two were drafted a year apart by the Angels in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Canning's injury marked the third starting pitcher the Mets have lost to the injury list in two weeks. 'It was definitely tough [to watch],' Warren said. 'When I saw him go down, I instantly jumped up, got moving around and sure enough, my name was called. … I'm close with Griff. When I debuted, he was with the Angels in the big leagues and we hung out a few times. Griff's a great guy, and like I said, I hate that happened to him tonight.' Advertisement It was Warren's first major league win since 2023. The Mets claimed the 29-year-old off waivers from the Giants in January. In the minors, Warren built up to around 40 pitches after being limited to six appearances in 2024 due to recovery from Tommy John surgery in May 2023. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Advertisement Warren posted a 3.94 ERA at Triple-A Syracuse and tallied 35 strikeouts across 19 games. In 40 big league appearances after Thursday, he has a 2.94 ERA. He was able to give the Mets 32 pitches, including 22 strikes. Austin Warren throws a pitch during the fourth inning on Thursday night. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post 'He [Carlos Mendoza] told me every time I came in to just keep filling it up,' Warren said. 'I know they needed a couple of innings out of me and obviously pitch count is a big thing. … I'm just glad I filled it up. Defense had some plays behind me, had a few punchouts, and yeah, it worked out.'
