Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Kansas City Royals, August 6
As the Phillies prepare for the rubber match against the Royals, here's everything you should know about Sunday's game.
It was too nervy at times on Saturday evening, but ultimately the Phillies (60-51) did what it took to beat the Royals (36-76) and even the series. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the go-ahead three-run bomb from a struggling Trea Turner in the bottom of the sixth. In the process, Philadelphia ended Kansas City's seven-game winning streak and maintained a slim gap between themselves and the chasing pack for a wild card spot in the NL. Now, it's a case of winning the rubber match, in what will be an intriguing series finale on Sunday afternoon.
Probable starting pitchers
Taijuan Walker (12-4) continues to have a fine debut season in Philadelphia, including becoming the first Major League pitcher to reach 12 wins in 2023. The 12 victories have also equaled his single-season career high, with plenty of time to set a new personal best. Overall, Walker has been a solid addition to the Phillies rotation and is second among all team pitchers with a 2.5 WAR. He got his ERA back below 4.00 (3.99) in his last start versus the Marlins, allowing just six hits and two runs in 6.2 innings.
It's undoubtedly been a tough year for Zack Greinke (1-11) in Kansas City. The former Cy Young winner is on course for the second-highest ERA of his career (5.32) and worst ever single-season winning percentage (.083). It's not all been terrible though, with a chance at his lowest-ever walk-rate (currently 3.4 percent) contributing to an above-average 1.256 WHIP. Further, Greinke is coming off a start against the Mets, where he gave up just four hits, no walks and one run in 5.0 innings of action.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 6
- 1. LF Kyle Schwarber
- 2. 1B Alec Bohm
- 3. DH Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 2B Bryson Stott
- 6. SS Trea Turner
- 7. 3B Edmundo Sosa
- 8. C Garrett Stubbs
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Kansas City Royals starting lineup, August 6
- 1. SS Maikel Garcia
- 2. LF MJ Melendez
- 3. C Salvador Perez
- 4. 2B Michael Massey
- 5. DH Freddy Fermin
- 6. 1B Matt Beaty
- 7. RF Drew Waters
- 8. 3B Matt Duffy
- 9. CF Kyle Isbel
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time -1:35 pm ET
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast today.
- The Royals broadcast will be on BSKC.
- The game will be broadcast nationally on MLB Network for out-of-network viewers 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.
- Royals fans can tune into the game on 610 KCSP.