Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 30
Preview the March 30 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.MARCH 29•DATA SKRIVE
Sean Murphy - Battling oblique tightnessMurphy was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies due to left oblique tightness.
ImpactThe 28-year-old grabbed at his left side after swinging at a pitch during the seventh inning Friday, and the fears of it being an oblique issue have been confirmed. It's an ominous development in the season opener for Murphy, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to his exit. Travis d'Arnaud is set to serve as Atlanta's primary backstop should Murphy require a trip to the injured list.
MARCH 29•ROTOWIRE
Braves catcher Sean Murphy exits game in seventh inning with apparent injuryPHILADELPHIA — In the top of the seventh inning, Sean Murphy swung at a pitch and immediately dropped the bat. He grimaced in pain.
MARCH 29•AJC.COM
Sean Murphy - Exits with apparent oblique injuryMurphy was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with an apparent left oblique injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMurphy swung at a Matt Strahm pitch in the seventh inning before immediately grabbing at his left side. He then walked off the field after a brief conversation with the trainer. Atlanta will have more clarity on Murphy's condition after the game, but it certainly looked like an injury that could result in a trip to the injured list. If that happens, Travis d'Arnaud would be in line for regular catching duties.
MARCH 29•ROTOWIRE
Phillies' key offseason addition ready for whatever role he is asked to playWhitt Merrifield will be a in a utility role for the Phillies this year after many years as a starter.
MARCH 29•NJ.COM
Chourio sparkles in MLB debut, Brewers beat Mets 3-1 as tempers flare in season opener
Jackson Chourio sparkled in his much-anticipated major league debut, and the Milwaukee Brewers threw a one-hitter to beat the New York Mets 3-1 in their contentious season openerMARCH 29•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves' Brian Snitker declines to explain what made Citizens Bank Park atmosphere 'concerning'Two weeks after making comments to an Atlanta radio station about the “rough” Philly crowd, the manager soared his family for the season ope...
MARCH 29•INQUIRER.COM
