Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherPendingPhiladelphia Phillies has not announced a starter, so a full pitching comparison is not available.
Team strengthBravesAtlanta leads 81–66 in T-Score.
WeatherModerate impactA 10 mph wind could modestly increase carry on fly balls.
Playoff contextHigh leverageBoth clubs enter within a few games in the division, increasing the standings impact of the series.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Sale | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | – | 50 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 2.26 | |
| WAR | – | 5.4 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Sale arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 41% | 96.1 |
| Slider | 40% | 79.7 |
| Changeup | 11% | 88.5 |
| Sinker | 9% | 95.6 |
Offense vs pitcher hand
Phillies vs LHPChris Sale throws left-handed
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page → Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
PHI·
ATL+2417th
Run differential
+2446th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Philadelphia Phillies has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Chris Sale is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:15 PM ET at Truist Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.