The Philadelphia Phillies (69-58, 2nd in NL East) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (56-72, 5th in NL Central) in an exciting MLB matchup at Citizens Bank Park. The game is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 25th. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM Eastern and will be broadcast on MLB Network.
Phillies vs Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park
Both teams will be sending talented pitchers to the mound. The Phillies will start Cristopher Sánchez (1-3, 3.36 ERA), who has been solid this season. On the other hand, the Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas (6-9, 4.55 ERA) as their starting pitcher.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well, currently sitting in 2nd place in the NL East. Led by their star player Bryce Harper, who boasts an impressive batting average of .299, the Phillies have a strong offensive presence. Other key players to watch out for include Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm. They have consistently contributed to the team’s success.
The St. Louis Cardinals, although struggling this season, have their own standout performer in third baseman Nolan Arenado. With a batting average of .283 and 26 home runs, Arenado has been a force to be reckoned with. His contributions on offense will be crucial in this game.
Injuries have affected both teams, with the Phillies missing players like Rhys Hoskins and Ranger Suárez, and the Cardinals dealing with absences from Ryan Helsley and Dylan Carlson, among others. These injuries may have an impact on the game, providing opportunities for other players to step up and make their mark.
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies: Cristian Pache (LF, Elbow, D10), Rhys Hoskins (1B, ACL, D60), Ranger Suárez (SP, Hamstring, D15)
St. Louis Cardinals: Ryan Helsley (RP, Forearm, D60), Nolan Gorman (2B, Back, D10), Packy Naughton (RP, Forearm, D60), Brendan Donovan (2B, Elbow, D10), Matthew Liberatore (SP, Back, D15), Jake Woodford (SP, Shoulder, D15), Steven Matz (SP, Lat, D15), Wilking Rodríguez (RP, Shoulder, D60), Lars Nootbaar (CF, Lower Abdomen, D10), Dylan Carlson (CF, Oblique, D10)
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