{"id":61150,"date":"2023-08-25T09:45:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=61150"},"modified":"2023-08-25T09:45:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:45:52","slug":"phillies-look-to-extend-nl-wild-card-lead-cardinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/25\/phillies-look-to-extend-nl-wild-card-lead-cardinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies Look to Extend NL Wild Card Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> (69-58, 2nd in NL East) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n

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Phillies vs Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park<\/h2>\n

Both teams will be sending talented pitchers to the mound. The Phillies will start Cristopher S\u00e1nchez<\/a> (1-3, 3.36 ERA), who has been solid this season. On the other hand, the Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas<\/a> (6-9, 4.55 ERA) as their starting pitcher.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well, currently sitting in 2nd place in the NL East. Led by their star player Bryce Harper<\/a>, 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<\/a> and Alec Bohm<\/a>. They have consistently contributed to the team’s success.<\/p>\n

The St. Louis Cardinals, although struggling this season, have their own standout performer in third baseman Nolan Arenado<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Injuries have affected both teams, with the Phillies missing players like Rhys Hoskins<\/a> and Ranger Su\u00e1rez<\/a>, and the Cardinals dealing with absences from Ryan Helsley<\/a> and Dylan Carlson<\/a>, among others. These injuries may have an impact on the game, providing opportunities for other players to step up and make their mark.<\/p>\n

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Injuries<\/h3>\n

Philadelphia Phillies:<\/strong> Cristian Pache<\/a> (LF, Elbow, D10), Rhys Hoskins (1B, ACL, D60), Ranger Su\u00e1rez (SP, Hamstring, D15)<\/p>\n

St. Louis Cardinals:<\/strong> Ryan Helsley (RP, Forearm, D60), Nolan Gorman<\/a> (2B, Back, D10), Packy Naughton<\/a> (RP, Forearm, D60), Brendan Donovan<\/a> (2B, Elbow, D10), Matthew Liberatore<\/a> (SP, Back, D15), Jake Woodford<\/a> (SP, Shoulder, D15), Steven Matz<\/a> (SP, Lat, D15), Wilking Rodr\u00edguez<\/a> (RP, Shoulder, D60), Lars Nootbaar<\/a> (CF, Lower Abdomen, D10), Dylan Carlson (CF, Oblique, D10)<\/p>\n

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Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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