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The NL East standings early in the 2026 season are nearly a mirror image of 2025, with the Braves leading the way and the Phillies languishing at the bottom as the rivals open a weekend series.
Atlanta has the best record in MLB thanks in large part to its pitching staff, which boasts a 3.16 ERA, but the bats have made a difference, too. The Braves have scored more runs than any other team and only the Dodgers have hit more home runs.
As you might expect, the opposite has been true for a Philadelphia team that has borne no resemblance to last year's 96-game winners. The Phils' team OPS is a paltry .653, down more than 100 points from last year's final number and starting pitchers who aren't Cristopher Sanchez have posted a 6.57 ERA.
Andrew Painter will try to buck that trend for the visitors Friday, while Grant Holmes is set to get the start for Atlanta.
Who will start the weekend with a win? Here's everything you need to know to watch the series opener.
Braves vs. Phillies will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.
Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
First pitch of Braves vs. Phillies on Friday is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of June. See every upcoming game below.