The Philadelphia Phillies (90-59) are set to open a three-game series with major playoff implications against the Milwaukee Brewers (86-63) on Monday at American Family Field.
The Phillies are the first team to 90 wins this season and are coming off a huge weekend series win over the New York Mets that saw their magic number to clinch the NL East drop to five. After a dramatic walk-off win on Sunday, they hold a 9.0-game lead in the division and sit 2.0 games clear of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the No. 1 seed in the National League.
The Brewers, who lead the NL Central by 10.0 games, come into this series as the No. 3 seed in the NL. They're 5-5 in their last 10, have won their previous two series and are coming off a weekend series win over another NL playoff team, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Phillies vs. Brewers probable pitchers, September 16
- Ranger Suárez (12-6) will take the ball for the Phillies. The lefty has a 3.05 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 24 starts. It's been a bit of a rough ride in his four starts since coming off the IL. Suárez hasn't gone more than 5 1/3 in any of his outings and sports a 4.19 ERA, a 1.55 WHIP and opposing batters are hitting .304 against him.
- Aaron Civale (6-8) will start for the Brewers. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.57 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 28 starts this season and hasn't faced the Phillies. He has a 4.35 ERA but a 0.97 WHIP in two September starts, striking out nine and walking one in 10 1/3 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 16
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 3B Alec Bohm
- 6. 2B Bryson Stott
- 7. C J.T. Realmuto
- 8. LF Brandon Marsh
- 9. CF Cal Stevenson
Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, September 16
- 1. LF Jackson Chourio
- 2. CF Blake Perkins
- 3. C William Contreras
- 4. SS Willy Adames
- 5. DH Gary Sánchez
- 6. 1B Rhys Hoskins
- 7. RF Sal Frelick
- 8. 3B Joey Ortiz
- 9. 2B Brice Turang
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:40 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Brewers broadcast will be on Bally Sports Wisconsin.
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.
- Brewers fans can tune into the game on WTMJ 620 and Brewers Radio Network.