Series Preview - Twins at Phillies: April 5th to April 7th

1971 Topps #744

1971 Topps #233

Friday 7:05, Saturday 2:05 and Sunday 1:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Twins 4-1, 1st place in the A.L. Central, 1/2 game ahead of the Tigers
Phillies 4-1, Tied for 1st place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Braves and Nationals

Twins Probables:  Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 1.50), Michael Pineda (0-0, 0.00), Jose Berrios (1-0, 1.84)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (0-0, 7.71), Jake Arrieta (1-0, 1.50), Zach Eflin (1-0, 0.00)

At the Ballpark:  All fans will receive a pair of Phillies socks on Saturday afternoon, and kids will receive a Phillies knit hat on Sunday afternoon.

Twins Leaders
Average:  Nelson Cruz - .333
Runs:  Willians Astudillo - 5
Home Runs:  Nelson Cruz - 1
RBIs:  Nelson Cruz - 6
Stolen Bases:  Byron Buxton - 1

Wins:  4 tied with - 1
ERA:  Jake Odorizzi - 1.50
Strikeouts:  Jose Berrios - 14
Saves:  Blake Parker - 2

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .500
Runs:  Andrew McCutchen and Jean Segura - 6
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco and Bryce Harper - 3
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 8
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 1

Wins:  4 tied with - 1
ERA:  Zach Eflin - 0.00
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 10
Saves:  N/A