Following a mixed 3-3 homestand, the Atlanta Braves are hitting the road for a brief visit to Philadelphia, where they will square off against the Phillies in a four-game series. This series includes a doubleheader on Monday, a makeup game from a rainout on June 21.

The Braves secured a playoff spot with a win over the Pirates on Sunday, inching closer to clinching their sixth consecutive NL East division title, with just six games needed to seal the deal. With a season record of 93-49, the Braves currently hold a commanding 15-game lead over the Phillies. Atlanta has performed well against Philadelphia this season, boasting a 4-2 record in their matchups. The two teams still have seven games left to play over the final three weeks of the regular season.

Ronald Acuña Jr. had an exceptional week during the recent homestand, going 8-for-22 at the plate and hitting three home runs. Acuña is on the verge of making history, already becoming the first player to achieve 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a season. He needs just five more homers to reach the coveted 40 home run mark and is merely two runs away from tying Dale Murphy’s modern-day franchise record of 131 runs scored. Additionally, Acuña requires nine more stolen bases to surpass Otis Nixon’s modern-day record of 72 steals.

Yet, Acuña isn’t the only Braves player eyeing a record. Matt Olson’s power hitting has been on full display during the homestand, with five homers, bringing his season total to 48. He stands just three home runs shy of Andruw Jones’ franchise record of 51.

On the other side, the Phillies have compiled a record of 78-64 for the season and are currently 4-5 in September. They occupy the top Wild Card spot in the National League and maintain a two-game lead over the Cubs. Players like Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been pivotal contributors to their offense.

Despite their good hitting, the Phillies have struggled with defensive play, ranking among the worst in MLB. However, they boast the league’s best pitching staff, contributing to their top-10 MLB record. Although they have underperformed their BaseRuns record by four games, the Phillies are in a comfortable position with the first Wild Card spot secured, and an additional four games won’t significantly impact the NL East standings.