The Philadelphia Phillies (90-60) will look to bounce back after dropping the opener on Monday as they resume their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers (87-63) on Tuesday at American Family Field. The remaining games with the NL Central-leading Brewers hold major playoff implications for the Phillies, and picking up at least one win in Milwaukee is imperative.
Phillies starter Ranger Suárez had another uninspiring start in the 6-2 loss. He went five innings, giving up three runs on four hits with five strikeouts, but the big issue was that he issued three walks and used 104 pitches in the laborious outing. He looks far from the pitcher who dominated the first half of the season.
Unfortunately, the bats didn't offer much help, either. The offense managed 11 hits (more than Milwaukee's eight) but went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.
The Phillies could be in the unenviable position of watching the Brewers celebrate their division clinch tonight if they don't pull off a win. The Brew Crew's magic number is down to two heading into Tuesday's action. A Brewers' win and a Cubs' loss will seal the deal.
Phillies vs. Brewers probable pitchers, September 17
- Zack Wheeler (15-6) will take the ball for the Phillies. The ace has a 2.60 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 29 starts. Wheeler has been making a strong push for NL Cy Young consideration, going 5-1 with a 1.76 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with a 30.6 percent strikeout rate in eight starts since the beginning of August.
- Frankie Montas (7-10) will counter for the Brewers. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.49 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 27 starts between Cincinnati and Milwaukee. Since joining the Brewers at the trade deadline, he's 3-2 in eight starts with a 3.40 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 45 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 17
- 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. LF Brandon Marsh
- 8. 3B Edmundo Sosa
- 9. CF Cal Stevenson
Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, September 17
- 1. 2B Brice Turang
- 2. LF Jackson Chourio
- 3. C William Contreras
- 4. CF Garrett Mitchell
- 5. SS Willy Adames
- 6. 1B Jake Bauers
- 7. DH Rhys Hoskins
- 8. RF Sal Frelick
- 9. 3B Joey Ortiz
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.
- TBS will carry a national broadcast (out-of-market 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.
- Brewers fans can tune into the game on WTMJ 620 and Brewers Radio Network.