By: Rebecca Serad, contributor 
Phoenix, AZ — After last night's shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-43), the Philadelphia Phillies (33-45) are looking to build on their recent offensive burst tonight. That may be easier said than done, as they are going up against the D-back's big off-season splurge, right-hander Zack Greinke. This is the second time in ten days that Jerad Eickhoff and Greinke are facing off. Greinke won the last match up, going eight innings and only allowing one run.
The offense needs to be on their best game against Greinke. Only four Phillies (Ryan Howard, Carlos Ruiz, Freddy Galvis and Cody Asche) have more than eight career at-bats against the Diamondbacks ace, collectively getting 6 hits in 57 plate appearances.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (33-45) | Arizona Diamondbacks (36-43) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Jerad Eickhoff | RHP | Zack Greinke | ||
| (5-9, 3.36 ERA) | (10-3, 3.61 ERA) | ||||
Righty Jerad Eickhoff is starting for the Phils. In his five starts this month, he has a 3-2 record with a 2.01 ERA. He has given up more than three runs just once in his last eleven starts. In his last start against the D-backs, Eickhoff pitched 5 and 2/3 innings and allowed three runs.
For the Diamondbacks, Zack Greinke is having a great month. He is 4-1 with a 1.47 ERA in five starts in June. In his last start against the Colorado Rockies, he received a no-decision, pitching 5 and 2/3 innings and allowing three runs. In his career against the Phillies, Greinke is 7-1 with a 2.47 ERA.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (33-45) | Arizona Diamondbacks (36-43) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L | 1 | 2B | Jean Segura | R |
| 2 | RF | Peter Bourjos | R | 2 | CF | Michael Bourn | L |
| 3 | 3B | Maikel Franco | R | 3 | 1B | Paul Goldschmidt | R |
| 4 | 1B | Ryan Howard | L | 4 | 3B | Jake Lamb | L |
| 5 | C | Carlos Ruiz | R | 5 | RF | Yasmany Tomas | R |
| 6 | LF | Cody Asche | L | 6 | C | Welington Castillo | R |
| 7 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 7 | LF | Peter O'Brien | R |
| 8 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 8 | P | Zack Greinke | R |
| 9 | P | Jerad Eickhoff | R | 9 | SS | Nick Ahmed | R |
Broadcast Information:
- First pitch: 9:40 p.m.
- TV: CSN
- Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
Game Notes:
- 1 The Phillies are looking for their first series win in almost six weeks. Their last series win was 5/16-18 versus the Miami Marlins.
- 2 Maikel Franco's bat finally seems to be warming up. Over his last seven games, Franco is 8 for 25 with two doubles, a triple, a homer, seven RBIs and seven walks.
- 3 Tonight's starter for the D-backs, Zack Greinke, still hasn't figured out his hitter-friendly home field. At Chase Field, he has a 5.06 ERA and his opponents have nine home runs and an .808 OPS.
What's Next:
- Wednesday, June 29, 2016: at Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:40 p.m.
- Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field
- RHP Zack Eflin (0-2, 6.28 ERA) vs. RHP Archie Bradley (3-3, 4.50 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
