The Philadelphia Phillies (1-2) rallied for a 5-4 victory on Sunday, which helped to calm fans' concerns following a demoralizing pair of losses to the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies now head into an easier stretch of schedule for the next month.
They begin their quest to keep pace with the Braves in the NL East tonight against the Cincinnati Reds (2-1), who had a winning weekend to begin the season. Last season, the Phillies won the season series 4-3, barely outscoring the Reds 36-35.
Phillies vs. Reds probable pitchers
- Cristopher Sánchez will start for the Phillies. The 27-year-old left-hander is coming off a surprising 2023 campaign, which saw him post a 3.44 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 19 games (18 starts). His spring training results weren't great, as he finished Grapefruit League action with an 8.59 ERA and 2.45 WHIP in just 7 1/3 innings. He'll look to get his 2024 regular season off to a better start.
- Andrew Abbott, 24, counters for the Reds. The young left-hander debuted last season with a 3.87 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 109 1/3 innings over 21 starts. Abbott, the Reds' No. 11 prospect in 2023, features a four-seam fastball that sits 92.7 mph, which he complements with an 86.6 mph changeup, an 82.9 mph sweeper, and an 80.9 mph curveball.
Phillies vs. Reds injury updates
- Bryce Harper, who had a scheduled day off on Sunday after falling into the camera well on Saturday, is back in the Phillies lineup.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 1
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. C J.T. Realmuto
- 5. 3B Alec Bohm
- 6. RF Nick Castellanos
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. LF Whit Merrifield
- 9. CF Brandon Marsh
Cincinnati Reds starting lineup, April 1
- 1. DH Jonathan India
- 2. LF Spencer Steer
- 3. 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand
- 4. 3B Jeimer Candelario
- 5. 2B Santiago Espinal
- 6. SS Elly De La Cruz
- 7. CF Stuart Fairchild
- 8. C Luke Maile
- 9. RF Will Benson
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- NBCSP+ will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Reds broadcast will be on Bally Sports Ohio.
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.
- Reds fans can tune into the game on WLW 700.