Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Kansas City Royals, August 23
The lineups are set as the Phillies open a three-game weekend series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
The Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) visit the Kansas City Royals (71-56) for a three-game series beginning Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.
The Phillies are coming off a series loss to the Atlanta Braves and see their lead in the NL East down to 6.0 games heading into the weekend. The starting pitching did its job in Atlanta, but once again, the Phillies' bats seemed lost, managing to score just six runs across the three games at Truist Park.
The Royals come into the series 7-3 in their last 10 games after taking two straight series against the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels. These weekend games mean a lot for the Royals, as they sit just 2.0 games back of the AL Central lead and currently hold the second AL Wild Card spot.
Phillies vs. Royals probable pitchers, August 23
- Taijuan Walker (3-4) will start for the Phillies to open the series. The veteran right-hander has a 5.69 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 12 starts. He has a 6.23 ERA in two starts since returning from the IL and has gone just four and 4 2/3 in his two outings.
- Michael Wacha (10-6) will counter for the Royals. The 33-year-old right-hander has a 3.33 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 22 starts. He has been on a roll in August, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.89 ERA in three starts.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 23
- 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. CF Brandon Marsh
- 9. LF Austin Hays
Kansas City Royals starting lineup, August 23
- 1. 2B Michael Massey
- 2. SS Bobby Witt Jr.
- 3. 1B Vinnie Pasquantino
- 4. C Salvador Perez
- 5. LF MJ Melendez
- 6. RF Hunter Renfroe
- 7. DH Adam Frazier
- 8. 3B Paul DeJong
- 9. CF Kyle Isbel
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 8:10 p.m. ET.
- NBC 10 will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Royals broadcast will be on Bally Sports Kansas City.
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.
- Royals fans can tune into the game on 96.5 FM the Fan/610 AM (KFNZ-AM).
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