Phillies and Braves Kick Off Crucial Series This Labor Day Weekend

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to begin a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night, marking a critical point in the NL East title race.

Currently, the Phillies trail the Braves by four games in the division standings. The two teams are scheduled to meet seven times over the next ten days, with this series being particularly significant as both teams vie for the top spot. The Phillies have struggled against Atlanta this season, holding a 1-5 record in their previous matchups.

This series features a notable pitching matchup on Friday, with Cristopher Sánchez starting for the Phillies against Chris Sale of the Braves. The series will include two night games followed by afternoon games on Sunday and Monday, with three of the four games broadcast locally and one airing nationally.