The Philadelphia Phillies were able to get a split in Atlanta with the Braves and now the venue switches to the Phillies’ turf, Citizens Bank Park, for Game 3. It’s been a long 11 years since Philadelphia hosted a playoff game so you know they will be pumped for this one as well as their dedicated fans. Today’s expected starter for Philadelphia is Aaron Nola. Nola has been dealing. Over his last 3, he is 2-1 with an ERA of just 1.86, a WHIP hardly visible at 0.62, and was spectacular in his last turn against St. Louis where he pitched 6-2/3 of no hit ball, resulting in a 2-0 Phillies win. Atlanta has yet to announce a starter but more than likely it will be Spencer Strider, who is 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA, but he has been dealing with an oblique injury which could been an issue. Philadelphia’s bats were silent in Game 2 but you can’t keep the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins and Bryce Harper quiet for very long. The Phillies are 14-5 in their last 19 home games and I like them in this situation.
TODAY’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES