Beginning in May last year, Halladay missed roughly seven weeks due to a strained right lat muscle. The physical concerns led to a ballooned ERA that nearly double itself from the previous season (from 2.35 to 4.49).
Additionally, Halladay has struggled against Atlanta, having not recorded a victory over the Braves since September, 2010.
Trying to continue their winning ways, the Braves will counter with lefty Paul Maholm, who was acquired by Atlanta in a trade with the Cubs last July.
Read ahead for details on the pitching match ups and more for this series.
Wednesday, 7:10 PM. Roy Halladay (11-8, 4.49 ERA in 2012) vs. Paul Maholm (13-11, 3.67 ERA in 2012). In four starts against Atlanta last season, Halladay posted a 0-2 record along with an 11.21 ERA. In six career starts at Turner Field, Halladay is 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA. Freddie Freeman is 7-for-15 (.467 avg) with three homers and nine RBI in his career against Halladay. Maholm went 3-1 with a 3.77 ERA in five starts at Turner Field last season. In nine career starts against the Phils, Maholm has a 4-2 record with a 5.16 ERA. Catcher Humberto Quintero is 6-for-17 (.353 avg) in his career against the 30-year-old Maholm.
Thursday, 7:10 PM. Cliff Lee (6-9, 3.16 ERA in 2012) vs. Kris Medlen (10-1, 1.57 ERA in 2012). Lee has a 4-4 record with a 3.08 ERA in 10 career starts against the Braves. Lee posted a 1.96 ERA in three April starts last season. Lee tallied a 2.45 ERA in 16 starts after the All-Star Break last year. In 13 career games against the Phillies, Medlen is 1-0 with a 5.32 ERA. Medlen has a career 2.52 ERA in 62 games at Turner Field. Ryan Howard is 4-for-7 (.571 avg) with two home runs in his career against Medlen.
In 135 career games against the Braves, Ryan Howard has a .295 average with 42 home runs and 120 RBI. Howard is 2-for-18 (.111 avg) in his career against lefty reliever Eric O'Flaherty.
In 15 career games against the Braves, closer Jonathan Papelbon has a 1-1 record along with six saves and a 1.23 ERA. B.J. Upton is 2-for-14 (.143 avg) in his career against Papelbon.
Michael Young has a .271 average with seven RBI in 16 career games against Atlanta.
Dan Uggla has 26 homers, 74 RBI and a .233 batting average in 124 games against the Phillies. Uggla is a combined 1-for-13 against Mike Adams, Phillippe Aumont, Antonio Bastardo and Jonathan Papelbon in his career.
Justin Upton has a .318 average with five homers and 10 RBI in 25 career games against the Phillies. Upton has a .290 average with two homers in 18 career games at Turner Field.
In 21 contests against the Phillies in his career, closer Craig Kimbrel has 10 saves with a 1.40 ERA. Kimbrel has a 1.07 ERA in 34 career regular season outings at Turner Field.
Phillies team ERA in 2012- 3.83
Braves team ERA in 2012- 3.42
