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Phillies host Braves, look to build on Nola’s solid outing | Charlotte Observer

Atlanta Braves (18-12, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (12-14, third in the NL East)

PITCHING PROBABLES: Atlanta: Robbie Erlin (0-0, 5.14 ERA) Philadelphia: Zack Wheeler (3-0, 2.76 ERA)

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia heads into the matchup fresh off a strong showing by Aaron Nola. Nola pitched seven innings, giving up two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts against Washington.

The Phillies are 9-6 against NL East opponents. Philadelphia has a collective on-base percentage of .344, good for second in the National League. Bryce Harper leads the club with a mark of .441.

The Braves are 12-7 against division opponents.