Philadelphia Phillies (19-15) at Tampa Bay Rays (16-18)
Game 1:
Date:Â Tuesday, May 6
Time:Â 7:05 pm EST
Broadcast:Â NBCSP/FDSNSUN
Game 2:
Date:Â Wednesday, May 7
Time:Â 7:05 PM
Broadcast:Â NBCSP/FDSNSUN
Game 3:
Date:Â Thursday, May 8
Time:Â 7:05 PM
Broadcast:Â NBCSP/FDSNSUN/MLB Network
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Probable Starting Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays
Game 1:Â Zack Wheeler (2-1, 3.48 ERA)Â vs. Drew Rasmussen (1-2, 5.08 ERA)
Wheeler is 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, and an 11.7 K/9. In his last start, he went 6.2 innings, giving up two runs on five hits. He walked one and struck out seven. Rasmussen is 1-2 with a 2.64 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP, and an 8.8 K/9. In his last start, he went five innings, giving up three runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out three.
Game 2:Â Cristopher Sanchez (3-1, 3.45 ERA)Â vs. Shane Baz (3-1, 3.86 ERA)
Sanchez is 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and an 11.2 K/9. In his last start, he went five innings, giving up two runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out six. Baz is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, and a 9.5 K/9. In his last start, he went 5.2 innings, giving up seven runs on nine hits. He walked three and struck out one.
Game 3:Â TBD vs. Ryan Pepiot (2-4, 4.23 ERA)
This is Taijuan Walker’s spot in the rotation but the Phillies have moved him to the bullpen. They have yet to announce his replacement. Pepiot is 2-4 with a 4.23 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP, and a 8.2 K/9. In his last start, he went 4.1 innings, giving up two runs on five hits. He walked two and struck out one.
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Team Leaders:
Philadelphia Phillies:
AVG: Trea Turner – .297
HR: Kyle Schwarber – 11
RBI: Kyle Schwarber – 26
W: Jesus Luzardo – 3
ERA: Jesus Luzardo – 1.94
K: Zack Wheeler – 57
Tampa Bay Rays:
AVG: Jonathan Aranda – .316
HR: Junior Caminero – 6
RBI: Brandon Lowe – 17
W: Shane Baz – 3
ERA: Shane Baz – 3.86
K: Shane Baz – 37
Next Up:
Philadelphia: May 9-11 at Cleveland Guardians
Tampa Bay: May 9-11 vs. Milwaukee Brewers
