Series Preview - Cubs at Phillies: August 31st to September 2nd

1978 Topps #123

1978 Topps #222

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

Cubs 79-54, 1st place in the N.L. Central, 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cardinals
Phillies 71-62, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Braves

Cubs Probables:  Jose Quintana (11-9, 4.33), Kyle Hendricks (10-10, 3.86), Jon Lester (14-5, 3.67)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (7-10, 4.76), Zach Eflin (9-5, 3.99), Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.10)

At the Ballpark:  On Sunday afternoon, all kids will receive a Phillies backpack cooler, just in time to head back to school.

Cubs Leaders
Average:  Ben Zobrist - .314
Runs:  Javier Baez - 81
Home Runs:  Javier Baez - 29
RBIs:  Javier Baez - 97
Stolen Bases:  Javier Baez - 21

Wins:  Jon Lester - 14
ERA:  Jon Lester - 3.67
Strikeouts:  Kyle Hendricks - 131
Saves:  Brandon Morrow - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .271
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 82
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 27
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 83
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 17

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.10
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 177
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14