The Philadelphia Phillies (73-52) visit NL East rival the Atlanta Braves (66-58) for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night at Truist Park.
The Phillies are coming off a 4-2 homestand and are back atop MLB's power rankings. They split their two-game set against the Miami Marlins before taking three of four against the Washington Nationals thanks to some vibe-changing dramatics over a four-game win streak.
First was Kyle Schwarber's grand slam on Wednesday, which may have changed the course of the second half. Then it was Weston Wilson's cycle in a 13-3 rout on Thursday. That was topped by Trea Turner's ninth-inning walk-off on Friday and Cristopher Sanchez's complete game on Saturday.
Now the Phillies have to keep the momentum rolling as they embark on a six-game road trip, with the Braves up first. They head into the series up 7.0 games in the NL East and can't ease off against a depleted Braves squad.
The Braves come into the series 6-4 in their last 10 games after taking two straight series against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels. The Phillies have lost four of six to the Braves so far this season.
Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, August 20
- Zack Wheeler (12-5) is lined up for the Phillies. The veteran right-hander has a 2.72 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 24 starts. He has had a strong start to August, going 2-0 in three games with a 1.35 ERA in 20 innings. His only start against the Braves this season came on Opening Day when he went six shutout innings, allowing five hits while striking out five.
- Reynaldo López (7-4) will take the ball for the Braves today. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 2.06 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 19 starts. He hasn't made a start yet in August, but had a strong July, including blanking the Phillies on July 7. He only allowed two hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings in that start.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 20
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. 2B Bryson Stott
- 7. C J.T. Realmuto
- 8. LF Brandon Marsh
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, August 20
- 1. CF Michael Harris II
- 2. RF Ramón Laureano
- 3. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. C Sean Murphy
- 6. LF Jarred Kelenic
- 7. SS Orlando Arcia
- 8. 3B Gio Urshela
- 9. 2B Whit Merrifield
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Braves broadcast will be on Bally Sports South.
- TBS 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.
- Braves fans can tune into the game on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan and La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM.