The Atlanta Braves are heading into one of their biggest series of the season, and manager Walt Weiss believes his team is prepared for the challenge.
Atlanta enters the series against the Philadelphia Phillies after an impressive 9-0 road victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Braves will have Thursday off before traveling to Citizens Bank Park for a three-game series beginning Friday night.
With the Phillies currently standing between the Braves and an important opportunity in the playoff race, Weiss was asked about his team’s mindset heading into the matchup.
Weiss acknowledged that playing in Philadelphia is difficult, but he pointed out that his players have experience handling hostile environments. He also reminded reporters that Atlanta already swept a series at Citizens Bank Park earlier this season, although the Phillies have also had success against the Braves there.
“They’re a good team,” Weiss said, while expressing confidence in his own clubhouse.
The Braves’ recent victory over Washington provided additional momentum heading into the crucial matchup. Atlanta will now look to carry that momentum into Philadelphia and once again prove it can compete with one of the National League’s top teams.
For Weiss, the key is trusting the experience and ability of his players rather than allowing the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park to become a distraction.
“I feel good about our guys,” the Braves manager said.
The upcoming series could have significant implications for both clubs as the regular season enters its final stretch. With little room for mistakes at this point, Atlanta will hope its strong finish against Washington carries over when the first pitch is thrown in Philadelphia on Friday.
