Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Series Preview - Red Sox at Phillies: August 14th to August 15th

1978 Topps #642
1978 Topps #52
Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Red Sox 85-35, 1st place in the A.L. East, 10 games ahead of the Yankees
Phillies 65-52, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1 game behind the Braves

Red Sox Probables:  Brian Johnson (3-3, 3.95), Rick Porcello (14-5, 4.17)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (7-9, 4.51), Vince Velasquez (8-9, 3.98)

At the Ballpark:  Graphic designer Todd Radom will be signing copies of his book, Winning Ugly, from 6pm to 7pm before Wednesday's game at the Phillies Authentics stand behind Section 111.

Red Sox Leaders
Average:  Mookie Betts - .350
Runs:  Mookie Betts - 99
Home Runs:  J.D. Martinez - 37
RBIs:  J.D. Martinez - 104
Stolen Bases:  Mookie Betts - 23

Wins:  Rick Porcello - 14
ERA:  Chris Sale - 1.97
Strikeouts:  Chris Sale - 219
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 35

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .279
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 73
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 22
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 72
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 13
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.28
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 149
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 12

4 comments:

Section 36 said...

For your sake, I hope the Braves lose their next two games.

Steve in Philly said...

So that the Phils can rebuild a 1-game lead? Excellent!

Jim said...

Steve's reply is the correct reply. ;)

I'm trying to reach the Phillies to see if they could use my bat in the line-up tonight.

Jim from Downingtown said...

Love the Lonborg card!