Series Preview - Pirates at Phillies: April 19th to April 22nd

1978 Topps #661

2018 Chachi 1978 Topps Missing Links #10

Thursday and Friday 7:05, Saturday 4:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Pirates 12-6, 1st place in the N.L. Central, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Cardinals
Phillies 10-7, Tied for 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Mets

Pirates Probables:  Jameson Taillon (2-0, 0.89), Ivan Nova (2-1, 4.88), Steven Brault (2-1, 4.74), Trevor Williams (3-1, 1.93)
Phillies Probables:  Jake Arrieta (1-0, 3.38), Ben Lively (0-1, 5.87), Aaron Nola (1-1, 2.22), Nick Pivetta (1-0, 2.49)

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies have their first scheduled Throwback Thursday game of 2018, and the team will wear their throwback powder blue uniforms.  All fans 15 and over will also receive a Nick Williams retro t-shirt tonight.  On Sunday, all kids will receive an Odubel Herrera emoji hat.

Pirates Leaders
Average:  Corey Dickerson - .328
Runs:  Starling Marte - 16
Home Runs:  Gregory Polanco - 5
RBIs:  Gregory Polanco - 15
Stolen Bases:  Starling Marte - 5

Wins:  Trevor Williams - 3
ERA:  Jameson Taillon - 0.89
Strikeouts:  Ivan Nova - 22
Saves:  Felipe Vazquez - 5

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Rhys Hoskins - .327
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 13
Home Runs:  Seven tied with - 2
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 17
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 4

Wins:  Yacksel Rios - 2
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.22
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 24
Saves:  Hector Neris - 2

1978 Topps Appreciation:  Jim Morrison appeared in 53 games for the 1978 Phillies and received a black and white photo card in the team-issued set that season.  He also appeared in black and white (along with Lonnie Smith and Jim Wright) on his 1979 Topps rookie card.  Morrison enjoyed a 15-year career with the Phillies, White Sox, Pirates, Tigers and Braves.