After dropping a ninth-inning heartbreaker on Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies (69-47) will look to get back in the win column against the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-53) on Saturday. The Phillies are 4-4 on the road trip and have won four of their last six games, but that doesn't take the sting out of how Game 2 of the series ended.
Phillie starter Zack Wheeler put together a quality start, even if he didn't have his best stuff, allowing two runs on seven hits through six innings, but left the game trailing 2-0. D'backs starter Ryne Nelson stymied the Phillies offense until they broke through with a Bryce Harper solo home run in the seventh inning. Johan Rojas, who’s getting regular playing time again with Austin Hays on the IL, added an RBI double in the eighth.
Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, reliever Jeff Hoffman grooved a 97 mph fastball right down the heart of the plate for Arizona catcher Adrian Del Castillo. The rookie didn't miss, blasting a monster solo home run for the walk-off victory.
The Phillies' lead in the NL East is still a comfortable 8.0 games over the New York Mets and 8.5 over the Atlanta Braves, who both lost on Friday as well.
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks probable pitchers, August 10
- Aaron Nola (11-5) will take the ball for the Phillies. The veteran right-hander comes in with a 3.54 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 23 starts. After going 2-0 with a 3.45 ERA in July, Nola began August with a loss against the Dodgers last time out. He gave up four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts over six innings.
- Zac Gallen (9-5) will start for the D'backs tonight. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 3.75 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 19 starts this season. He posted a 5.10 ERA in July and didn't fare much better in his last game against the Cleveland Guardians. He went seven innings but was touched up for five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 10
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. LF Brandon Marsh
- 6. RF Nick Castellanos
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. C Garrett Stubbs
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Arizona Diamondbacks starting lineup, August 10
- 1. RF Corbin Carroll
- 2. 2B Ketel Marte
- 3. DH Joc Pederson
- 4. 1B Josh Bell
- 5. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
- 6. CF Jake McCarthy
- 7. 3B Eugenio Suárez
- 8. SS Geraldo Perdomo
- 9. C Jose Herrera
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 8:10 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Diamondbacks broadcast will be on Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
- Diamondbacks fans can tune into the game on 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station and KQMR Latino Mix 100.3 FM.