For the first time since the opening weekend of the season, the Phillies will take on their beloved division rivals, the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are having a nice little season for themselves, one that has them well positioned for a playoff spot. But if they have dreams of winning the National League East this season, they’ve got a steep hill to climb.
Atlanta Braves
Record: 47-38, Second place in National League East (Nine games back)
The last time they met
Opening Day started out as a pitchers’ duel between Zack Wheeler and Spencer Strider, but the Phillies lost when their bullpen fell apart after the starters left the game.