The Philadelphia Phillies (33-18) will be looking for their 12th series win of the season on Saturday when they tangle with the Athletics (22-30) at Sutter Health Park.
The Phillies extended their winning streak to eight after hanging on for a 4-3 win on Friday. A flurry of late-inning action capped Zack Wheeler's sixth win after he extended his scoreless inning streak to 22 2/3 with 6 2/3 shutout frames.
Up 1-0 on a Trea Turner first-inning leadoff home run, the Phillies scored three times in the top of the ninth to extend their lead to 4-0. It was a good thing they did. Closer Jordan Romano gave up a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, and Tanner Banks came in to secure the final out for his first save of the season.
Now a season-high 15 games over .500, the Phillies have the best record in baseball and are tied for the best road record (16-10) entering action on Saturday. They lead the New York Mets by three games and the Atlanta Braves by 8.5 games in the NL East. Both Philly rivals lost on Friday, despite Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return to the Braves' lineup.
Phillies vs. Athletics probable pitchers, May 24
- Cristopher Sánchez (4-1, 3.10 ERA) will climb the hill for the Phillies. The lefty has a 1.18 WHIP, with 59 strikeouts in 49 1/3 innings is second most in the majors. Sánchez is looking for his fourth straight quality start after holding the Colorado Rockies to three runs over six innings earlier this week.
- Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA) will start for the Athletics. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 1.25 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 53 innings over 10 starts. He has two quality starts in a row, giving up one run in each outing covering 13 2/3 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, May 24
- 1. SS Trea Turner
- 2. 1B Bryce Harper
- 3. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. C J.T. Realmuto
- 6. 3B Alec Bohm
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. LF Weston Wilson
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Athletics starting lineup, May 24
- 1. SS Jacob Wilson
- 2. DH Brent Rooker
- 3. LF Tyler Soderstrom
- 4. C Shea Langeliers
- 5. RF Miguel Andujar
- 6. 2B Luis Urías
- 7. 3B Max Schuemann
- 8. 1B Nick Kurtz
- 9. CF Denzel Clarke
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 10:05 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Athletics broadcast will be on NBCSCA.
- MLB Network will have a national broadcast (out-of-market only).
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Athletics fans can tune into the game on Talk 650 KSTE, A's Cast, KSAC 104.7 FM/890 AM, KWNR 95.5 The Bull.