Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Atlanta Braves will go against the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action in Citizens Bank Park, PA, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 6:40 PM ET. On Wednesday, AJ Smith-Shawver will take the mound.
In his previous start against the Rockies, Smith-Shaver pitched well, giving up three runs on six hits in 5.2 innings to earn his first big league victory.
The rookie has had a great start to his major league career, allowing only three earned runs in 13.1 innings pitched. He had a pitiful 1.09 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in the minor leagues. Atlanta has the ability to win the division outright.
They are 4.5 games ahead of the Marlins at the moment. One of the hottest offenses in the major leagues is the Braves’.
They swept the Rockies before Monday’s off day, and as of Tuesday night, they had scored at least six runs in six straight games.
Ronald Acuna Jr. succeeded when facing Aaron Nola, hitting.349 with nine RBIs and a fantastic 1.18 OPS. The ace outfielder currently has 15 home runs, 45 RBIs, and an OPS of.966.
With 14 RBIs and a.977 OPS this month, Acuna Jr. keeps shining. Sean Murphy is still in doubt. The Braves are still putting up numbers at the plate and are third in the league with 5.49 runs scored per game.
The pitching staff is ranked fifth with a 3.77 team ERA.
For the season, the Braves sent 239 relievers to the mound. The relief pitchers handed over 89 runners, and 33.7% of them scored.
They converted 22 of their 36 opportunities for saves but missed 14. The relief pitchers entered 84 save opportunities with a 61.1% save percentage.
The relief pitchers are fourth in MLB with 47 holds overall this season. Pitchers for the Braves entered games 61 times with runners on base and had 79 starts in high-leverage situations.
- The total went OVER in six of Atlanta’s last eight matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 7-0 SU in their last seven matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 5-1 SU in their last six matches on the road.
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Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Predictions 6/21/2023
In the third contest of the series, Aaron Nola will start on the mound. Last time out, Nola struggled and gave up four runs in 6.2 innings against the Diamondbacks, but he still managed to win.
The experienced ace has a dismal 4.66 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, a 6-5 record, and 94.2 innings worked due to giving up at least four runs in four of his last five appearances.
Nola has a 3.51 ERA and a 15-10 record in 31 career meetings with the Braves, but last month he gave up five runs in six innings of work against them.
This series is crucial if the Phillies want a shot to catch the Braves. They trail the Braves by eight matches in the NL East. Philadelphia swept Oakland by three games last weekend.
They held the A’s to two runs or less in each of the three games. The Phillies are one game out of a Wildcard spot after going 8-2 in their past ten games.
The most dangerous hitter for the Phillies in June was Nick Castellanos, who has a remarkable.403 average, 14 RBIs, and a 1.04 OPS.
The seasoned slugger struggled last year but excelled this year, collecting 42 RBIs and posting an OPS of.851. In his career against the Braves, he is 7 for 17 with two RBIs.
Castellanos’ health is in doubt due to a stomach ailment. Philadelphia is currently ranked 16th in the league with a 4.44 ERA. The pitching staff’s 4.28 team ERA ranks them 17th overall.
The Phillies had 66 save opportunities, earning 37 holds and 8 missed saves. Philadelphia recorded 21 saves out of 29 chances with bullpen pitchers on the mound.
Their relievers took the mound 60 times with runners on base and 73 times in high-leverage situations. Of the 93 inherited base runners, Philadelphia’s relievers inherited scores in 37.6% of the cases.
They sent 242 relievers onto the field this season and are presently placed fourth in the league with a save percentage of 72.4%.
- The total went UNDER in five of Philadelphia’s last six matches.
- The Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 SU in their last seven matches.
- The total went OVER in eight of Philadelphia’s last 12 matches against Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies The MLB pick for this game is the Philadelphia Phillies. In terms of baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are having their finest season.
This month, they won all their series, including ones against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. Six of Philadelphia’s previous seven games ended in victories.
Additionally, because AJ Smith-Shawver of the Braves is a rookie, expect the veteran Phillies offense to score a number of runs against him.
In his recent start against the Rockies, the righty gave up two home runs. Philly has a respectable.762 OPS versus starters who are right-handed. Aaron Nola is the starting pitcher for the Phillies.
As evidenced by his 3.51 ERA and 15-10 lifetime record versus the Braves, the veteran frequently has success against the rivals. The Philadelphia Phillies will win by a predicted score of 6-3.
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Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park, PA
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
MLB Odds: Atlanta Braves +112
MLB Totals: 9.5