The Braves are on the edge of an early exit on the road against the Phillies. The ageless Charlie Morton starts today, but he has not fared well down the stretch. The Phillies roughed him up for 6 runs in 4+ innings in late September. He was luckier but no better against the Mets, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits in another short start. His road starts have been very poor with an ERA of 5.72.
Syndergaard pitched a single successful inning in relief in game 2. His season since joining the Phillies has been very average with an ERA in the mid-fours, although he bounced back with 7 innings of shutout ball in a start and a a long relief effort in his last 2 appearances.
The Braves have an edge in offense and relief pitching, but just haven't shown it yet. The Phillies have the momentum and the crowd, but I can't count the Braves out today. Syndergaard is not the Thor of old, and Morton has struggled. I still don't trust the Phillies pen, and they may have to be relied on for multiple innings. Take the over today. 9*!