Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Game Information
The Philadelphia Phillies remain on the road Saturday for a 7:15 PM matchup at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, against the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia comes into the game in second place in the National League East, 5 games behind Atlanta.The Braves return to their home field Saturday with the best record in the division after winning the series opener in extra innings. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.
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Aaron Nola started Friday for Philadelphia, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits through 6.1 innings. The Phillies bullpen struggled after the starter was pulled, giving up 4 runs on 5 hits over the next 4.1 innings of work. Derek Hill led the Philadelphia offense on Friday with 1 hit in 2 at-bats to drive in 3 runs. Justin Crawford and Luis Raze chipped in as well, combining for 3 hits to drive in 1 run each.
Atlanta Braves Preview
Chris Sale took the mound for Atlanta in the opener, allowing 3 runs across 6 innings before turning things over to the bullpen. The Braves bullpen did the work, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits over the next 4 innings as Didier Fuentes got the win in the 11th. Atlanta got a balanced attack from the offense, combining for 11 hits to drive in 6 runs. Drake Baldwin led the way with 2 hits including the game-winning hit in the bottom of the 11th to drive in Ha-Seong Kim.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Pitching Matchup
Jesus Luzardo will get the start Saturday for Philadelphia. Luzardo is 14-5 this season with a 2.87 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 198 strikeouts across 178.2 innings. Tyler Mahle will counter for Atlanta. Mahle is 5-10 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP through 131 innings.
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Pick
Philadelphia has the stronger starting pitcher in this matchup, but Atlanta continues to find ways to win close games at home. Mahle’s overall numbers are not impressive, but he has pitched much better since joining the Braves. Look for Atlanta to stay within striking distance against Luzardo before its lineup and bullpen take control late to secure another important home victory.
- Pick: Atlanta Braves +104
- Secondary: Under 7.5
- Lean: Matt Olson Over 1.5 Bases
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 4-3.
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