Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: A close contest giving both sides a chance of winning

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies square off at Citizens Bank Park for game four of their Major League Baseball series. Below, I give a detailed analysis of the match with betting options.

After losing five of their previous eight games, the Philadelphia Phillies are desperate for a victory. In the chase for the National League's wild card spot, the Philadelphia Phillies continue to hold the lead. The Phillies' pitching staff had a 4.03 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 63 quality starts, ranking them 13th in the majors. The Phillies rank ninth in runs scored per game (4.91), eighth in batting average (.259), and eleventh in home runs hit (191). With 159 hits and 75 RBI, Trea Turner is the team leader for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott are second and third on the team, respectively, with 308 hits and 148 RBI. Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound; he has a 3.26 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched so far. Sanchez will face the Atlanta Braves for the second time in his career.

After winning five of their last seven games, the Atlanta Braves are hungry for another victory. The Braves from Atlanta are currently 16 games ahead of the second-place team in the NL East. With a 3.93 team ERA, a 1.27 team WHIP, and 56 quality starts, the Atlanta Braves pitching staff ranks sixth in the majors. The Atlanta Braves have the best offense in baseball, ranking first in runs scored (5.84 per game), hits (.275 average), and home runs (278). The Atlanta Braves have been led offensively by Ronald Acuna Jr. (196 hits, 97 RBI), with support from Austin Riley (311 hits) and Matt Olson (213 hits). With a 16-5 record, a 3.83 ERA, and 250 strikeouts this season, Spencer Strider takes the ball. In his career against the Philadelphia Phillies, Strider has a perfect 6-0 record with a 1.62 ERA and 52 strikeouts.

The Atlanta Braves are not just the superior club; wins like the one they had last night only serve to bolster their self-assurance. It is difficult to get in front of the Atlanta Braves, especially with Spencer Strider on the mound. Strider has a 6-0 record and a 1.62 earned run average against the Philadelphia Phillies, so it is safe to say that he has owned them. Strider has allowed a batting average of.184 against the current Phillies while striking out 40 batters in 103 at-bats against them. When Strider is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves, you won't get me stepping in front of them. As a result of this, I have complete faith that the Braves will come out on top in this competition.