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Philadelphia hosts Atlanta, aims to build on Eflin’s strong performance | Charlotte Observer

Atlanta Braves (18-14, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (14-14, fourth in the NL East)

PITCHING PROBABLES: Atlanta: Huascar Ynoa (0-0, 4.32 ERA) Philadelphia: Jake Arrieta (2-3, 4.32 ERA)

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia heads into the matchup after a strong showing by Zach Eflin. Eflin went seven innings, surrendering one run on four hits with eight strikeouts against Atlanta.

The Phillies are 11-6 against the rest of their division. The Philadelphia offense has compiled a .260 batting average as a team this season, good for sixth in the MLB. Bryce Harper leads the team with a mark of .