Monday, June 25, 2018

Series Preview - Yankees at Phillies: June 25th to June 27th

1978 Topps #35
1978 Topps #715
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Yankees 50-25, Tied for 1st place in the A.L. East, 14 games ahead of the Rays
Phillies 41-34, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 2 1/2 games behind the Braves

Yankees Probables:  Jonathan Loaisiga (1-0, 3.12), Luis Severino (11-2, 2.24), Luis Cessa (0-0, 3.00)
Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (5-7, 4.82), Jake Arrieta (5-5, 3.42), Zach Eflin (5-2, 3.44)

At the Ballpark:  There are absolutely no giveaways or promotions for this series, as the Phillies rightfully assume they'll have no problems selling tickets.

Yankees Leaders
Average:  Miguel Andujar - .284
Runs:  Aaron Judge - 50
Home Runs:  Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton - 19
RBIs:  Aaron Judge - 51
Stolen Bases:  Didi Gregorius - 9

Wins:  Luis Severino - 11
ERA:  Luis Severino - 2.24
Strikeouts:  Luis Severino - 123
Saves:  Aroldis Chapman - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .305
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 54
Home Runs:  Odubel Herrera and Carlos Santana - 13
RBIs:  Carlos Santana - 46
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 12

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 9
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.58
Strikeouts:  Nick Pivetta - 101
Saves:  Hector Neris - 10

1 comment:

Jim from Downingtown said...

Jim Kaat! I remember just before the 1976 season, the Phillies acquired Kaat and Ron Reed, to bolster the pitching staff that already had Carlton, Lonborg, Christenson, McGraw, and Garber. That, plus having Dick Allen for a full season really stoked the fans.

Well, at least they finally made the playoffs.