The Philadelphia Phillies (20-11) almost let Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels (11-19) get away. Thanks to the ninth-inning heroics of Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas, the Phillies won 7-5 and secured their 20th victory of the season.
It's the most wins in April in franchise history, and they become the first team in MLB to reach the 20-win mark this season. Despite having the most wins, they still sit 0.5 games behind the NL East-leading Braves (19-9) coming into action today.
The Phillies will attempt to secure their sixth series of the season and their 13th win in their last 16 games in this afternoon's rubber match with the Angels.
Phillies vs. Angels probable pitchers, May 1
- Ace Zack Wheeler (2-3) will take his 1.93 ERA and 0.88 WHIP to the hill for the Phillies today. He has been nearly untouchable over his last two outings, throwing 13 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and just two hits against the Reds and White Sox. He has never made a start at Angel Stadium.
- Left-hander Patrick Sandoval (1-4) will start for the Angels in the series finale. The 27-year-old has a bloated 6.33 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through six starts. He has logged 28 strikeouts over 27 innings but has walked 14. In his last start, he gave up four runs (three earned) on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out just four against the Twins.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, May 1
- 1. LF Kyle Schwarber
- 2. DH Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. C J.T. Realmuto
- 6. RF Nick Castellanos
- 7. 2B Whit Merrifield
- 8. SS Edmundo Sosa
- 9. CF Cristian Pache
Los Angeles Angels starting lineup, May 1
- 1. 1B Nolan Schanuel
- 2. RF Jo Adell
- 3. DH Taylor Ward
- 4. 2B Brandon Drury
- 5. 3B Luis Rengifo
- 6. C Matt Thaiss
- 7. LF Kevin Pillar
- 8. CF Mickey Moniak
- 9. SS Zach Neto
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 4:07 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Angels broadcast will be on Bally Sports West.
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.
- Angels fans can tune into the game on KLAA 830.