Philadelphia at Atlanta

The fact that Roy Halladay is not the opening day starter here and Cole Hamels, who was considered expendable is, it becomes very telling for the Phillies. They struggled through a season a year ago showing their age. B.J. and Justin Upton are now united in a Braves outfield and a team that won 94 games a year ago is destined to equal or surpass that number this season. Tim Hudson has won 49 games the last three seasons but, more importantly, he was 3-1 vs. the Phillies a year ago. In addition, the Braves are 20-8 in his last 28 starts and 35-17 in his last 52 home starts. The Braves have dominated this matchup as they are 5-0 in the last five matchups between Hudson and Hamels. Play on Atlanta.