Atlanta Braves face Philadelphia Phillies in late-season NL East series

The Atlanta Braves prepare to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a critical series at the end of the regular season. Both clubs continue to battle for standing in the NL East as the schedule nears its conclusion. Atlanta seeks to maintain its division lead after splitting a four-game series against the same opponent last week. This matchup features a pitching rotation headlined by Chris Sale for the Atlanta Braves and Aaron Nola for the Philadelphia Phillies. The outcome of these games carries weight for the divisional race as both teams look to strengthen their playoff positions. Players and coaching staffs will monitor these results closely as the calendar winds down toward the postseason.

• 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Braves vs. Phillies chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs. Aaron Nola