The Atlanta Braves put a 9-2 beating on the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night. While I expect another win for the Braves here on Thursday, I think it will be in a much lower scoring game.

Atlanta right-hander Mike Soroka (9-1, 2.13 ERA) has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the major leagues this season. The Braves have won all but one of his last nine starts overall and Soroka has served up just four home runs through 14 starts in 2019. This will be Soroka's first career start versus the Phillies who turn to Zach Eflin (7-7, 3.34 ERA). Eflin has allowed four homers while allowing nine runs in his last two starts alone. Eflin has the current Braves roster limited to a .220 AVG over 41 at-bats but will find it very hard to outduel Soroka.

The Phillies have struggled in Atlanta in recent years and I'm happy to back the home team in this matchup.

8* play on Atlanta Braves.