Philadelphia Phillies host Atlanta Braves in National League series opener

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a series against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on Friday. First pitch for the contest is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Philadelphia enters the matchup with a magic number of 15 to secure a National League playoff spot. Cristopher Sanchez is slated to take the mound for the Phillies with a 16-4 record and a 2.52 ERA. The Braves counter with left-hander Chris Sale, who holds a 13-9 record and a 2.06 ERA. Local television coverage is provided by NBCSP, while radio broadcasts are available on 94WIP and WDEL.

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