Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Series Preview - Phillies at Cubs: June 5th to June 7th

1978 Topps #90
1978 Topps #152
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:05, Thursday 2:20
Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL

Phillies 31-26, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 2 1/2 games behind the Braves
Cubs 33-23, 2nd place in the N.L. Central, 2 games behind the Brewers

Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (1-2, 4.50), Aaron Nola (7-2, 2.18), Nick Pivetta (4-4, 3.48)
Cubs Probables:  Kyle Hendricks (4-4, 3.19), Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.30), Tyler Chatwood (3-4, 4.02)

At the Ballpark:  Tonight, the first 10,000 adults (age 21 or older) will receive a Cubs cocktail glass.  Tomorrow night's giveaway is a Wrigley Field scoreboard clock.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .305
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 38
Home Runs:  Carlos Santana - 9
RBIs:  Carlos Santana - 33
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 10

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 7
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.18
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 79
Saves:  Hector Neris - 9

Cubs Leaders
Average:  Albert Almora, Jr. - .317
Runs:  Javier Baez - 35
Home Runs:  Javier Baez - 14
RBIs:  Javier Baez - 45
Stolen Bases:  Javier Baez - 8

Wins:  Jon Lester and Jose Quintana - 6
ERA:  Jon Lester - 2.44
Strikeouts:  Jon Lester - 61
Saves:  Brandon Morrow - 14

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