Braves get chance to slice into Phillies' division lead
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Two outstanding starting pitchers will face off when the visiting Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night in a battle between the top two teams in the National League East.
Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (9-4, 3.43 ERA) will oppose Atlantaleft-hander Max Fried (7-3, 2.91) in the opening game. Both have credentials that