Charlie Morton gets things started for Braves in Monday’s doubleheader

The Atlanta Braves will make the trip to Philadelphia where they will begin a four-game series with a doubleheader Monday against the Phillies. The Braves clinched a spot in the 2023 postseason with a win Sunday and have a magic number of six to clinch a sixth-straight NL East crown. The Phillies are firmly in the playoff picture as well, currently holding the first Wild Card spot. Atlanta is 4-2 against Philadelphia so far this season.

Charlie Morton will get the start for the Braves in the first game Monday and will be operating with a couple of extra days of rest. Morton allowed six hits and two runs over four innings in his last start against the Dodgers and has a 3.32 ERA and a 3.80 FIP…