The Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 20, 2024, starting at 7:20 PM under mostly clear skies with scattered clouds anticipated.

Zack Wheeler will take the pitcher’s mound for the Phillies, entering the game with an impressive 2.724 ERA. His counterpart, Reynaldo López, will pitch for the Braves, carrying a strong 2.064 ERA.

As of now, the Phillies lead the NL East Division with a record of 73 wins and 51 losses (a .590 winning percentage), including a divisional record of 19 wins and 12 losses. They are ranked first in their division, have won 5 of their last 10 games, and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. The Phillies have performed well both at home (42-23) and on the road (31-28), with a particularly strong showing in night games, amassing 50 wins.

The Braves trail in the sixth position within the same division, holding a win-loss record of 66-58 (.530 winning percentage). They are second in the division based on their 18-16 divisional record. The Braves have won 6 of their last 10 matchups and are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records are closely matched at 32-26 and 34-32, respectively, with a notable performance in night games where they have secured 40 victories.

Offensively, the Phillies have scored 606 runs this season and allowed 504, while the Braves have scored 537 runs and conceded 487.