Series Preview - Rockies at Phillies: August 12th to August 14th

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Rockies 56-59, 3rd place in the N.L. West, 9 1/2 games behind the Giants
Phillies 53-63, 4th place in the N.L. East, 15 1/2 games behind the Nationals

Rockies Probables:  Jon Gray (8-5, 4.26), Tyler Anderson (4-3, 3.04), Tyler Chatwood (10-7, 3.58)
Phillies Probables:  Jake Thompson (0-1, 12.46), Jared Eickhoff (7-12, 3.78), TBD

At the Ballpark:  One of the best weekends all season is the Phillies annual Alumni Weekend.  Jim Thome will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Friday and inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame.  All fans will receive a commemorative print of the former Phillies slugger.

On Saturday night, Randy Wolf will return and officially retire and there will be a pre-game tribute to returning Phillies alumni.  Larry Bowa will also be honored pre-game with the annual John Vukovich award.

On Sunday afternoon, Placido Polanco will officially retire as a Phillie and all fans will receive a Phillies Wall of Fame Fathead collectible.

Rockies Leaders
Average:  DJ LeMahieu - .326
Runs:  Nolan Arenado - 85
Home Runs:  Nolan Arenado - 30
RBIs:  Nolan Arenado - 92
Stolen Bases:  Charlie Blackmon - 14

Wins:  Chad Bettis and Tyler Chatwood - 10
ERA:  Tyler Chatwood - 3.58
Strikeouts:  Jon Gray - 123
Saves:  Jake McGee - 15

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .285
Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 61
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 20
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 66
Stolen Bases:  Odubel Herrera - 18

Wins:  Jeremy Hellickson - 9
ERA:  Jeremy Hellickson - 3.65
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 121
Saves:  Jeanmar Gomez - 29

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