The Philadelphia Phillies (68-46) continue their 10-game West Coast road trip when they open a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-52) at Chase Field on Thursday night.
Things may finally be turning in the Phillies' favor, now having won three of their last four games after suffering through a six-game losing streak. They took care of business in Los Angeles, taking two of three from the Dodgers and securing the season series to boot. Despite their 6-12 record since the All-Star break, the Phillies still hold a 7.5-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
If Kyle Schwarber keeps hitting like he did on Wednesday, the Phillies offense should be just fine moving forward. The slugger tied career-highs with three home runs and seven RBI in the 9-4 win.
The Diamondbacks come into the series on a hot streak. They have won four straight and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are 3.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and currently hold the second NL Wild Card.
The Phillies won the first meeting between the two 2023 NLCS rivals. They took two of three at Citizens Bank Park in June.
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks probable pitchers, August 8
- Kolby Allard (0-0) will make his second start of the season for the Phillies. The left-hander comes in with a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Allard went four innings in his last outing against the Mariners, giving up one run on two hits while striking out four with two walks.
- Jordan Montgomery (7-5) will take the ball for the D'backs today. The 31-year-old lefty has had a rough campaign after starting the season late. He has a 6.37 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 16 starts. The veteran went three innings in his last start against the Pirates, allowing one run on a solo home run while striking out three and walking two.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 8
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. C J.T. Realmuto
- 6. RF Nick Castellanos
- 7. 2B Edmundo Sosa
- 8. LF Weston Wilson
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Arizona Diamondbacks starting lineup, August 8
- 1. DH Ketel Marte
- 2. CF Jake McCarthy
- 3. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
- 4. 1B Josh Bell
- 5. RF Randal Grichuk
- 6. 3B Eugenio Suárez
- 7. 2B Kevin Newman
- 8. SS Geraldo Perdomo
- 9. C Jose Herrera
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 9:40 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.