Monday, May 7, 2018

Series Preview - Giants at Phillies: May 7th to May 10th

2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #22
2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #23
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05, Thursday 1:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Giants 19-15, 3rd place in the N.L. West, 4 games behind the Diamondbacks
Phillies 18-15, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1 game behind the Braves

Giants Probables:  Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 5.27), Derek Holland (1-3, 5.70), Chris Stratton (3-2, 3.99), Ty Blach (3-3, 3.60)
Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (0-0, 1.50), Aaron Nola (4-1, 2.17), Nick Pivetta (1-2, 4.76), Vince Velasquez (2-4, 5.14)

At the Ballpark:  It's another Dollar Dog night on Tuesday night and on Wednesday all fans will receive a Phillies hat as part of the Teva Respiratory Awareness Night.  Thursday afternoon brings another Throwback Thursday during which the Phillies will wear their powder blue retro uniforms and seniors can stroll the bases following the game.

Giants Leaders
Average:  Buster Posey - .307
Runs:  Andrew McCutchen - 21
Home Runs:  Evan Longoria - 7
RBIs:  Evan Longoria - 19
Stolen Bases:  Gregor Blanco and Andrew McCutchen - 3

Wins:  Three tied with - 3
ERA:  Ty Blach - 3.60
Strikeouts:  Chris Stratton - 33
Saves:  Hunter Strickland - 8

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .333
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 22
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 6
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 26
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 5

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 4
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.17
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 38
Saves:  Hector Neris - 6

2 comments:

Steve F. said...

Nice looking cards--I've never seen that Schmidt picture before. The Carlton picture makes me slightly sad though....

Jim said...

Agreed on the Carlton picture, although seeing him in an Indians or Twins uniform is worse.