Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Series Preview - Blue Jays at Phillies: June 15th through June 16th


Wednesday and Thursday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Blue Jays 36-31, 3rd place in the A.L. East, 3 games behind the Orioles
Phillies 30-35, 4th place in the N.L. East, 10 games behind the Nationals

Blue Jays Probables:  Marco Estrada (4-2, 2.57), J.A. Happ (7-3, 3.70)
Phillies Probables:  Jeremy Hellickson (4-4, 4.34), Aaron Nola (5-5, 2.98)

At the Ballpark:  Fittingly enough, tonight is the annual Canadian Heritage celebration at the ballpark.  The first 500 fans to purchase tickets to this theme night will receive a Matt Stairs t-shirt in the style of a hockey jersey.  On Thursday night, all fans will receive a MLB Network Phillies tote bag.

Blue Jays Leaders
Average:  Michael Saunders - .310
Runs:  Josh Donaldson - 52
Home Runs:  Edwin Encarnacion - 16
RBIs:  Edwin Encarnacion - 56
Stolen Bases:  Kevin Pillar - 6

Wins:  J.A. Happ - 7
ERA:  Marco Estrada - 2.57
Strikeouts:  Aaron Sanchez - 83
Saves:  Roberto Osuna - 13

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .311
Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 35
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 11
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 33
Stolen Bases:  Odubel Herrera - 8

Wins:  Aaron Nola and Vince Velasquez - 5
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.98
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 88
Saves:  Jeanmar Gomez - 19

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