Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 ET
Phillies over Braves- Both these clubs were expected to be bottom feeders this season and they have turned the standings upside down. Atlanta has a 1.5-game lead in the NL East and the team that they are ahead of is Philadelphia. A balanced lineup and improved pitching has been the key for both squads as their starting rotations have allowed one less run per game this season. Atlanta will start Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 2.87 ERA) who is making his fourth start of the year against the Phillies and is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17 innings. Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (3-2, 3.72) has given up just one run on six hits with 18 strikeouts in his last two starts. Take PHILADELPHIA!