Episode Details

Lindsay Crosby is joined by Demetrius Bell of Battery Power to preview a pivotal four-game Braves-Phillies series in Philadelphia with Atlanta holding a four-game division lead. They discuss Atlanta’s post–All-Star break road-hitting struggles, reliance on elite pitching and a strong bullpen, and why splitting the series could be enough. They break down the pitching matchups (Sale-Sanchez, Pérez-Wheeler, Mahle-Nola, Holmes-Luzardo), highlight Wheeler’s recent shakiness, and debate which game matters most. They also examine the Phillies’ top-heavy offense led by a scorching Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, identify potential Braves X-factors (Lane Thomas, Ha-Seong Kim, Sean Murphy), and agree winning the division and earning a bye is crucial.

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