Series Preview - Phillies at White Sox: August 23rd to August 24th

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:10
U.S. Cellular Field - Chicago, IL

Phillies 58-67, 4th place in the N.L. East, 15 1/2 games behind the Nationals
White Sox 59-64, 4th place in the A.L. Central, 13 games behind the Indians

Phillies Probables:  Jake Thompson (1-2, 8.79), Jared Eickhoff (8-12, 3.91)
White Sox Probables:  Carlos Rodon (3-8, 4.26), James Shields (3-8, 7.62)

At the Ballpark:  The White Sox are celebrating Halfway to Mardi Gras tonight complete with jazz music and masquerade masks.  There will also be stilt walkers, face painters and a strolling juggling jester walking around.  Fans will be able to purchase "beads, masks and other party wear" at the ballpark.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .295
Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 66
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 22
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 72
Stolen Bases:  Odubel Herrera - 19

Wins:  Jeremy Hellickson - 10
ERA:  Jeremy Hellickson - 3.60
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 137
Saves:  Jeanmar Gomez - 33

White Sox Leaders
Average:  Melky Cabrera - .295
Runs:  Todd Frazier - 66
Home Runs:  Todd Frazier - 31
RBIs:  Todd Frazier - 76
Stolen Bases:  Adam Eaton - 12

Wins:  Chris Sale - 15
ERA:  Jose Quintana - 2.84
Strikeouts:  Chris Sale - 165
Saves:  David Robertson - 32