Tyler Mahle has been great for Atlanta and will look to play executioner. With a massive win secured on Friday, they can put another nail in the coffin on Philly’s division hopes with a win tonight.
Jesus Luzardo had been scheduled to start tonight’s game, but the Phillies scratched him with shoulder soreness after the game Friday night. That feels like a bit of a white flag move from them, as the shoulder ailment seems to have been a running issue. Regardless, the Phillies will have their work cut
out for them to patch innings together after using five relievers Friday night in an 11-inning thriller, even with Nola pitching into the seventh inning somehow. The Braves offense should take advantage of missing Luzardo, who dominated them last week, and give Mahle some run support early and often tonight.
Tyler Mahle continues to have success as almost a two pitch pitcher since joining Atlanta, focusing on his four-seamer and sinker with the cutter just to keep hitters off-balance. Mahle has pitched 6.0 innings in 5 of his 6 starts for the Braves and has allowed 2 runs only once, with 1 or no runs allowed in his other starts. Tyler is tracking to be the game 2 starter for Atlanta behind Sale in the playoffs and will hope to cement that status tonight.
Game Info
Game Time: Saturday, September 12, 7:15 p.m. ET
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Watch: BravesVision
Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
