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Bullpens will be key in Braves, Phillies clash (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA -- The bullpens for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are headed in different directions.

The Braves have been getting some stellar work from their relief pitchers, while the Phillies' pitchers have struggled in that role.

Barring a complete game -- Atlanta has had one, Philadelphia has had four this season -- both teams are likely to go to the bullpen on Thursday, the final meeting between the two teams this year and Philadelphia's final trip to Turner Field.

Philadelphia sends right-hander Jeremy Hellickson (12-10, 3.78) to the mound against Atlanta right-hander Josh Collmenter (3-0, 4.