Why the Phillies on Tuesday at -105...The Phillies come into Tuesday's matchup after winning their last 6 of 7 games. During this current stretch, the Phils are averaging 5.4 RPG with a .218 BA/.306 OBP. The Phillies will be sending Nick Pivetta to the mound who is coming off of back to back wins against the below average lineups of the Reds and Marlins. In those two starts, Pivetta allowed a combined 2 runs through 12 innings on 0 HRs, 0 BBs and 16 Ks. Pivetta last faced this Braves offense in his season debut where he picked up the W allowing 3 runs through 4 IP on 2 BBs and 3 Ks. In Pivetta's last two starts IN Atlanta, including his season debut, he allowed a combined 3 runs through 10 IP on 0 HRs, 3 BBs and 7 Ks. When looking at Pivetta's saber numbers, he is trending in the right direction after seeing his BABIP against drop in each start from .417/.333/.263 respectively. A great number to look at with Pivetta tonight is his GB% from his last start. Pivetta induced GBs in his last start at 55.6%. When looking at his 2017 numbers, the starts following a start with 50%+ GB% equaled a quality start on average. Pivetta is 3-0 with a 3.00 era against the Braves over his career. This Braves lineup has a combined 55 ABs off of Pivetta with a .255 BA and 0 HRs. The Braves come into Tuesday's matchup after winning 2-1 against the Phillies on Monday night. Over their last 7 games, the Braves are averaging just 3.7 RPG with a .235 BA/.309 OBP. The Bravos will be starting Mike Foltynewicz who is coming off of an L against the Nats where he allowed 2 runs through 5 innings on 5 hits, 2 BBs and 3 Ks. Folty faced the Phillies in his season debut where he allowed 2 runs through 5 innings on 5 hits, 2 HRs and 1 BB. This Phillies lineup has a combined 84 ABs off of Folty with a .226 BA/.305 OBP and 4 HRs coming from four different players.
Play on the Phillies at -105
Play on the Phillies at -105