The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on the evening of August 20, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM under what is expected to be partly cloudy skies.

Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies, entering the game with an impressive 2.724 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Braves will be Reynaldo López, who boasts a slightly better ERA of 2.064.

In the current standings of the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies lead with a record of 73-51, translating to a .589 winning percentage. They also lead the division with 19 wins against 12 losses. The team’s form is fairly positive, with 5 wins in their last 10 games, though they are coming off a loss in their most recent game. The Phillies have performed strongly both at home (42-23) and have been competitive on the road (31-28), with a notable disparity in performance between day (23 wins) and night games (50 wins). They have scored 606 runs while conceding 504.

Conversely, the Braves sit 6th in the division, with a record of 66-58, reflecting a .532 winning percentage. They are currently second in the division with 18 wins and 16 losses. The Braves have shown resilience recently, winning 6 of their last 10 matches and are currently on a 2-game winning streak. They have a home record of 32-26 and are slightly better on the road at 34-32. The team has also been more successful in night games with 40 wins compared to 26 in day games. Offensively, they have amassed 537 runs, while their defense has allowed 487 runs.