The Philadelphia Phillies (86-73) take on the Houston Astros (104-55) in the first of a three-game set in the Space City. It begins the final series of the season and marks the Phillies-Astros first matchup of the season.
The Phillies will make the postseason for the first time in 11-seasons with a win over Houston or a Milwaukee Brewers loss.
First pitch is set for 8:10 PM/Eastern from Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Starting Pitchers
Aaron Nola (10-13, 3.36 ERA) vs. Lance McCullers, Jr. (4-1, 2.38)
Key Matchups
- Only two Phillies hitters have a history against Houston starer Lance McCullers. Phillies OF Brandon Marsh is a career .286 hitter in seven at-bats against McCullers. Jean Segura has faced McCullers 21-times and is a career .190 hitter agains the Houston righty.
- Phillies starter Aaron Nola is 1-0 in his career against Houston
- Astros slugger Jose Altuve has a .667 career average against Nola (3 ABs)
- Astros catcher Christian Vasquez has the most at-bats against Nola, seven, and has a career .286 average and one RBI
Bryce Harper
How to Watch/Listen
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia with Tom McCarthy and company
Radio: 94.1 WIP with Scott Franske and someone that’s not Larry Andersen
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