Series Preview - Phillies at Reds: July 26th to July 29th

1978 Topps #631

1978 Topps #401

Thursday and Friday 7:10, Saturday 6:40, Sunday 1:10
Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati, OH

Phillies 57-44, 1st place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Braves
Reds 45-57, 5th place in the N.L. Central, 14 1/2 games behind the Cubs

Phillies Probables:  Ranger Suarez (0-0, 0.00), Nick Pivetta (6-8, 4.69), Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05), Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.41)
Reds Probables:  Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.32), Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.40), Matt Harvey (5-4, 4.50), Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.30)

At the Ballpark:  There are fireworks after Friday night's game and fans can purchase a special ELVIS ticket package, which includes an exclusive Elvis bobble head.  The first 20,000 fans on Saturday night will receive a Joey Votto Funko Pop! collectible and it looks as the Reds are giving out a team-issued baseball card set to kids on Sunday.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .280
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 65
Home Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 17
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 61
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 12
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.30
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 131
Saves:  Hector Neris - 10

Reds Leaders
Average:  Scooter Gennett - .318
Runs:  Scooter Gennett - 60
Home Runs:  Eugenio Suarez - 22
RBIs:  Eugenio Suarez - 76
Stolen Bases:  Billy Hamilton - 22

Wins:  Tyler Mahle - 7
ERA:  Tyler Mahle - 4.32
Strikeouts:  Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle - 101
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 19