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Phillies Host Braves to Open Four-Game Set as Skid, Injuries Test NL East Leaders

Philadelphia lists Zack Wheeler and Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list, with Wheeler cited for a blood clot.

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Jun 27, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) celebrates with second baseman Bryson Stott (5) after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Philadelphia enters Thursday at 76-57 after three straight losses, welcoming 61-72 Atlanta for the teams’ 10th meeting with the Phillies up 5-4 in the season series.
  • Announced starters are Aaron Nola for the Phillies and Cal Quantrill for the Braves, with both right-handers carrying uneven season numbers.
  • The Phillies have excelled at home at 42-22 and own the NL’s No. 2 team batting average at .256, led by contributors such as Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto.
  • Atlanta is in spoiler mode with a 28-39 road mark and the NL’s seventh-ranked on-base percentage at .321, leaning on recent form from players like Jurickson Profar.
  • Battery Power reports Wheeler could be out for the season, a claim that conflicts with the AP’s 15-day IL listing and remains unconfirmed in official team updates.