Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Chicago Cubs, September 25
The Phillies can clinch a first-round bye on Wednesday against the Cubs in their final home game of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies (93-65) play their final home game of the 2024 regular season tonight as they close out their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs (81-77). Despite already having clinched the NL East on Monday, the Phillies still have something to play for, with a first-round bye still up for grabs.
They missed an opportunity on Tuesday to get one step closer to avoiding the Wild Card Series. After celebrating on Monday night, they dropped the "hangover game" 10-4 to the Cubbies. Their magic number to secure one of the top two seeds in the NL sits at two after the Milwaukee Brewers picked up a win yesterday. The Phillies head into action today just 2.5 games up on the NL Central champions.
Tuesday's loss also stopped the Phillies from leapfrogging the Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of the NL standings, and they remain 0.5 games back of the No. 1 seed.
Phillies vs. Cubs probable pitchers, September 25
Cristopher Sánchez (11-9) will take the ball for the Phillies, making his final start of the season. The lefty has a 3.25 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 30 starts. Sánchez has a 1.80 ERA in four September games but suffered one of his worst starts against the Cubs in Chicago on July 4 when they roughed him up for seven runs on seven hits over four innings.
Javier Assad (7-5) will counter for the Cubs. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 3.34 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 28 starts this season. He has pitched to a 4.32 ERA over three starts this month, with 15 strikeouts and seven walks in 16 2/3 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 25
- 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. 3B Kody Clemens
- 9. LF Austin Hays
Chicago Cubs starting lineup, September 25
- 1. LF Ian Happ
- 2. SS Dansby Swanson
- 3. 3B Isaac Paredes
- 4. 1B Cody Bellinger
- 5. DH Patrick Wisdom
- 6. 2B Nico Hoerner
- 7. CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
- 8. C Miguel Amaya
- 9. RF Kevin Alcántara
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:05 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Cubs broadcast will be on Marquee Sports Network.
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.
- Cubs fans can tune into the game on 670 The Score.
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