The pitching matchup here it's incredible but here is my thoughts...
Hanson is 10-4, 2.52 era. He has been amazing over his last five games (all 5 wins) during which he's put up an era of 1.97 and struck out 38 in 32 innings.
Lee is 9-6, 2.92 era had a decent June of 5-0 .21 era. He struggled against Toronto gave up 6, which makes me wonder is he still on fire. His career era vs Atlanta is in the 6's.
I surprisingly give the pitching edge to ATLANTA because I'm not sure if Lee is still hot I know Hanson is.
Offense
Apart from yesterday the braves had been on a tear with the bats. Unfortunately yesterday happened unless Uggla and Heyward step up I dont see today much better.
Phillies are all beat up and suffering big from injury but they had 7 hits from 6 7 and 8 spot batters and couldn't score if they hit like they did yesterday they should score more than 3.
I give the offensive edge to PHILADELPHIA here even with being banged up
Overall I like Atlanta I think Hanson is to hot and Lee is worn out should be under and close wouldn't be shocked with 3-2 or 3-1... BEST OF LUCK!!
Hanson is 10-4, 2.52 era. He has been amazing over his last five games (all 5 wins) during which he's put up an era of 1.97 and struck out 38 in 32 innings.
Lee is 9-6, 2.92 era had a decent June of 5-0 .21 era. He struggled against Toronto gave up 6, which makes me wonder is he still on fire. His career era vs Atlanta is in the 6's.
I surprisingly give the pitching edge to ATLANTA because I'm not sure if Lee is still hot I know Hanson is.
Offense
Apart from yesterday the braves had been on a tear with the bats. Unfortunately yesterday happened unless Uggla and Heyward step up I dont see today much better.
Phillies are all beat up and suffering big from injury but they had 7 hits from 6 7 and 8 spot batters and couldn't score if they hit like they did yesterday they should score more than 3.
I give the offensive edge to PHILADELPHIA here even with being banged up
Overall I like Atlanta I think Hanson is to hot and Lee is worn out should be under and close wouldn't be shocked with 3-2 or 3-1... BEST OF LUCK!!