Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

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Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports
By Paranjoy Goswami | Last updated Apr 24, 2026 12:28 PM ET

Phillies vs. Braves: The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series against their big National League East rivals. Game 1 starts on Friday evening at Truist Park.

Philadelphia is presently at the bottom of the NL East with an 8-17 record. They extended their losing streak to nine games after falling to a four-game sweep against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. As a result, the Phillies now have the joint-worst record in the MLB.

Atlanta, on the other hand, stands atop the NL East with an 18-8 record. They defeated the Washington Nationals on Thursday to take the three-game series on the road and maintain their big early lead in the standings. Moreover, the Braves hold the best record in baseball.

The Braves will go Holmes (Fri), Elder (Sat), Sale (Sun) against the Phillies. This allows Elder to pitch on regular rest, something that has benefited him. By moving Sale to Sunday, the Braves ensure he doesn’t have to pitch on regular rest until May 19. He is also now lined up…
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Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: TV Channel, Radio & Live Streaming

Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Apple TV
Radio: 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM, 94 WIP, iHeart App
Live Stream: MLB.com

Andrew Painter (Image Credits: Imagn)

Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Expected Pitching Match-up

Andrew Painter will be the starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1. The 23-year-old has impressed on the mound but is, understandably, a bit inconsistent as a rookie. Thus far, he has logged 18.1 innings in his four outings with a 4.42 ERA and 20 strikeouts.

Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Friday. The 30-year-old right-hander is enjoying a good run after coming into the Braves’ rotation due to injuries in spring training. He pitched 26.1 innings in his five starts so far, with 20 strikeouts and a 3.42 ERA.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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