The Philadelphia Phillies (91-60) have a chance to lock in their spot for the postseason tonight when they finish up their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers (87-64).
Their magic number is down to one, so a win and they're in. They could also just wait to see if the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets lose, but winning would be way more fun. While the Phillies have the chance to clinch tonight, the Brewers already clinched the NL Central this afternoon after the Chicago Cubs lost.
With their 5-1 win on Tuesday, the Phillies won the season series with the Brewers and secured the head-to-head seeding tiebreaker. Starter Zack Wheeler was masterful, showing why he's in contention for the NL Cy Young. He was vintage Wheeler, going seven innings, scattering four hits, giving up one run and striking out six.
Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper both hit home runs, with Harper's two-run shot to left center in the sixth inning being the deciding blow.
Phillies vs. Brewers probable pitchers, September 18
- Aaron Nola (12-8) will take the hill for the Phillies. The righty has a 3.62 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 30 starts. He hasn't looked sharp in his last two starts. In his last outing, Nola went 4 1/3 innings against the Mets while surrendering six runs on six hits despite striking out seven. He has a 7.20 ERA in three August starts.
- Freddy Peralta (11-8) will start for the Brewers. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.75 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 30 starts this season. The career Brewer went five innings in his last start against the Diamondbacks, giving up one run on six hits while striking out five and walking four.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 18
- 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. LF Brandon Marsh
- 8. CF Johan Rojas
- 9. C Garrett Stubbs
Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, September 18
- 1. 2B Brice Turang
- 2. LF Jackson Chourio
- 3. C William Contreras
- 4. CF Garrett Mitchell
- 5. SS Willy Adames
- 6. DH Jake Bauers
- 7. 1B 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.
- MLB Network 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.