The Philadelphia Phillies (36-14) will attempt to sweep the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers (24-26) on Thursday afternoon. After taking Tuesday's opener 5-2, the bats came alive to back Taijuan Walker on Wednesday in an 11-4 win. They already have six series sweeps and have won 11 of their 17 series.
Wednesday's victory set a Phillies franchise record. Their 36th win marked the team's best record through 50 games. With a .720 winning percentage, they still have the best record in MLB, have the best run differential with +90 and, most importantly, remain 6.0 games up on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
Phillies vs. Rangers probable pitchers, May 23
- Ace Zack Wheeler (5-3) will take the ball for the series finale today. The right-hander bounced back in his last start, with a seven-inning gem against the Nationals. He struck out six while allowing just two runs on three hits and three walks. He has a 2.52 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with a 10.53 K/9 through 10 starts this season.
- Andrew Heaney (0-5) will start the finale for the Rangers. The 32-year-old lefty brings a 4.43 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in nine starts into this one. He has yet to pick up a win and went just 3 2/3 in his last start against the Angels. He has a 8.87 K/9 this season, which is below his career average of 9.56.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, May 23
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. C J.T. Realmuto
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. 2B Bryson Stott
- 7. SS Edmundo Sosa
- 8. LF Whit Merrifield
- 9. CF Cristian Pache
Texas Rangers starting lineup, May 23
- 1. 2B Marcus Semien
- 2. LF Evan Carter
- 3. SS Josh Smith
- 4. DH Adolis García
- 5. RF Travis Jankowski
- 6. 1B Nathaniel Lowe
- 7. CF Leody Taveras
- 8. 3B Ezequiel Duran
- 9. C Andrew Knizner
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 1:05 p.m. ET.
- NBC 10 will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Rangers broadcast will be on Bally Sports Southwest.
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.
- Rangers fans can tune into the game on 105.3 The Fan and KFLC 1270.