Sept. 5, 2026 Updated 1:20 pm EDT
Two of the league’s most consistent hitters face off when the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet at 6:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, at Citizens Bank Park. Luis Arraez has a .315 batting average (second in league) for the Phillies, while Michael Harris II ranks 10th at .295. Zack Wheeler (11-5, 3.31 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 79-62 this season and second in the NL East. Martin Perez (8-8, 3.05 ERA) is expected to start for the Braves, who are 84-57 and first in the NL East.
How to watch Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia PhilliesBraves vs. Phillies odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -161
Underdog Moneyline: Braves +135
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: +100
Total Under Odds: -120
Injury reportsPhillies
Caleb Kilian: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Félix Reyes: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Bryson Stott: day-to-day (Personal)
Braves
Reynaldo López: 15 Day IL (Knee), Spencer Strider: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Robert Suarez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Wentz: 60 Day IL (Knee), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee)
Stats to know
Bryce Harper is hitting for a .275 BA, .394 OBP and .509 SLG with a 20.5% strikeout rate and a 16.7% walk rate. His OPS is .903, which ranks 5th in MLB, and he has scored 85 runs. In 599 plate appearances, he has hit 27 home runs and driven in 80 runs (18th in MLB). Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording seven steals on 13 attempts.
In 576 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has slashed .315/.347/.429 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 55 runs with a strikeout rate of 4.3% and a walk rate of 4.9%. He has 10 stolen bases on 10 attempts. He has come around to score 63 times.
Atlanta’s Matt Olson is slashing .254/.328/.518 this season with 37 home runs (3rd in MLB), 80 RBIs (18th in MLB) and an OPS of .847 (17th in MLB). He has a 25.6% strikeout rate and a 9.7% walk rate in 609 plate appearances, and he has scored 94 total runs.
In 536 plate appearances, Harris has posted a 20% strikeout rate and a 3.7% walk rate while slashing .295/.322/.503 with 24 home runs, 80 RBIs (18th in MLB) and 67 runs scored. He has stolen 10 bases on 13 attempts.
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Sep 5, 2026
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