Braves and Phillies begin four-game series at Citizens Bank Park

The Atlanta Braves travel to Philadelphia to face the Phillies in a four-game series starting September 4 at Citizens Bank Park. Atlanta enters the series with a four-game lead over Philadelphia in the National League East standings. The Braves have held an advantage in the head-to-head season series so far, posting a 5-1 record against the Phillies in their six previous meetings. Philadelphia has recorded a 70-42 record since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager earlier this season. The upcoming slate of games features starting pitching matchups including Cristopher Sánchez versus Chris Sale on Friday and Zack Wheeler against Martín Pérez on Saturday. The two teams are also scheduled to play a three-game series at Truist Park beginning next weekend.

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