Series Preview - Astros at Phillies: July 24th to July 26th

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

Astros 65-33, 1st Place in the A.L. West, 17 games ahead of three teams
Phillies 34-62, 5th Place in the N.L. East, 24 1/2 games behind the Nationals

Astros Probables:  Brad Peacock (8-1, 2.49), Charlie Morton (7-4, 4.18), Mike Fiers (7-4, 3.59)
Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (2-5, 5.14), Nick Pivetta (3-5, 5.58), Aaron Nola (7-6, 3.38)

At the Ballpark:  Tuesday night will be the club's annual Christmas in July celebration.

Astros Leaders
Average:  Jose Altuve - .358
Runs:  George Springer - 82
Home Runs:  George Springer - 27
RBIs:  Carlos Correa - 67
Stolen Bases:  Jose Altuve - 21

Wins:  Dallas Keuchel - 9
ERA:  Mike Fiers - 3.59
Strikeouts:  Lance McCullers - 114
Saves:  Ken Giles - 21

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Aaron Altherr - .288
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 46
Home Runs:  Tommy Joseph - 15
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 52
Stolen Bases:  Howie Kendrick - 8

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 7
ERA:  Jeremy Hellickson - 4.73
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 97
Saves:  Hector Neris - 9

1982 Topps #218

1982 Topps #377

1982 Topps #404

1982 Topps Appreciation:  The three Astros pictured here would go on to join the Phillies later in their careers.

Dave Roberts (1982) appeared in 28 games with the Phillies at the end of his 10-year career, hitting .182 (6 for 33).  Kiko Garcia (1983-1985) provided a boost to the Phillies offense during their pennant-winning season of 1983, hitting .288.

Dickie Thon (1989-1991) served as the Phillies starting shortstop for three years, in between the Steve Jeltz and the Juan Bell eras.  In 431 games, Thon hit .259 with the Phils.