The Philadelphia Phillies (80-56) will try to win the series against the Atlanta Braves (74-62) when the NL East rivals finish up their four-game set on Sunday Night Baseball. The Phillies have taken two of the first three games, extending their division lead to 6.0 heading into Sunday's tilt.
Ace Zack Wheeler picked up his 100th career win on Saturday night, shutting down the Atlanta bats for seven innings, allowing just four hits while punching out seven in the Phillies' 3-0 win. He was backed by a pair of Phillies solo home runs from Edmundo Sosa and Trea Turner, including this monster 450-foot blast by Sosa. The third baseman also added an RBI double in the seventh to give the bullpen a little extra cushion.
With September rosters expanding, the Phillies have a couple of new faces, Tyler Phillips and Kody Clemens, joining them for the series finale. They also reinstated Jose Alvarado from the restricted list after Saturday's game.
Phillies vs. Braves probable pitchers, September 1
- Aaron Nola (16-6) will take the ball for the Phillies tonight. The dependable right-hander has a 3.30 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 27 starts. Nola had a strong August, posting a 2.70 ERA in five starts despite going 1-2. He held the Braves to two runs on eight hits last week in Atlanta.
- Spencer Schwellenbach (5-6) will counter for the Braves. The 24-year-old rookie has a 3.72 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 15 starts. The Phillies scored two runs on three hits in 6 2/3 innings in their last meeting, with the right-hander striking out nine and walking one.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 1
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 2B Bryson Stott
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. CF Brandon Marsh
- 8. LF Austin Hays
- 9. 3B Edmundo Sosa
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, September 1
- 1. CF Michael Harris II
- 2. RF Jorge Soler
- 3. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. C Travis d'Arnaud
- 6. 2B Whit Merrifield
- 7. LF Jarred Kelenic
- 8. SS Orlando Arcia
- 9. 3B Gio Urshela
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:10 p.m. ET.
- ESPN will carry the exclusive national broadcast on Sunday Night Baseball.
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.