The Atlanta Braves are all set for Game 2 of their final series of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at 6:40 PM EST.

The Braves remain 6.0 games back of the Phillies entering tonight’s play.

Atlanta is 3.0 games up on the Mets for the final NL wild card spot.

The Braves are 7-3 over their last 10 games. The Phillies are 6-4 over their last 10 games.

The Phillies took Game 1 last night despite Matt Olson’s two-homer night.

The Braves are sending their ERA-leader Reynaldo Lopez (2.02 ERA) to the mound to right the ship against their division foes.

Reynaldo Lopez has owned the Phillies in 2024

Lopez has faced the Phillies twice this year already.

Over 11.0 innings he allowed just seven hits and one earned run in two starts. He has 16 strikeouts to go with his 11 innings compared to just four walks.

In his first start vs. Philadelphia on 07/07/2024, Lopez got the win by hurling six shutout innings while allowing three walks and two hits. He struck out six in the contest. The Braves won 6-0.

His second tilt against the Phillies happened just 10 days ago on 08/20/2024. Lopez made his triumphant return from the IL with 10 Ks against Philadelphia in a 3-1 win for Atlanta. Lopez became the first pitcher to strike out Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber three times in the same game on this date.

Reynaldo Lopez vs. Phillies Batters

• Over his career, Lopez has allowed just one homer in 98 at-bats against active Phillies batters.
• Collectively, they have slashed just .245/.302/.367 against the right-hander.
• Nick Castellanos has hit .324 with six doubles in 37 at-bats off of Lopez.
• Bryce Harper is 0-4 with four strikeouts and three walks against Lopez.
• Brandon Marsh is hitting .145 with five strikeouts in eight at-bats vs. Lopez.
• Kyle Schwarber is 0-9 with six strikeouts and zero walks against Lopez.

Reynaldo Lopez Over/Under Strikeouts

The Line on Lopez’s strikeouts tonight is 5.5 on Draftkings. He has hit that mark in 12 of his 21 starts this season. He has exceeded 5.5 Ks in both starts against the Phillies and in both starts since he returned from the IL on 08/20.

Braves and Phillies Stats Since August 1st

• Since August 1st, Atlanta is 10th in runs scored and Philadelphia is 11th.
• The Braves are 7th in walk-rate and the Phillies are 26th.
• Atlanta is 3rd in homers with 43 and Philadelphia is tied for 23rd with 25 HRs.