7/7 Braves @ Phillies

TOMMY HANSON
(9-5, 3.70 ERA)

JOE BLANTON
(7-7, 4.87 ERA)

After last nights eight inning explosion by the Braves against the struggling Phillies bullpen, they hand the ball to Big Joe Blanton. Against Braves lefty Tommy 

Hanson.

Tonight the Phillies offense will be without Ryan Howard who went 2-4 in his season debut yesterday, but unfortunately the same inconsistent Phillies offense was also there. They have to start being able to put good at bats together and bat runners in scoring position in,

Keys to Victory

1). solid at bats and get to Hanson early

2). Blanton to avoid the "big inning"

3). Bullpen to not crumble

NL East Standings:

1. Nationals (48-33)
2. Mets (45-39)
3. Braves (44-39)
4. Marlins (41-42)
5. Phillies (37-48)