Boston, MA - The Phillies wrap up their series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park this afternoon, trying to avoid a three-game sweep in this battle of East cellar-dwellers. Jerad Eickhoff makes his fourth major league start today against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez of the Red Sox for this 1:35 p.m. game.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (53-83) | Boston Red Sox (63-72) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Jerad Eickhoff | LHP | Eduardo Rodriguez | ||
| (1-2, 2.84 ERA) | (8-5, 4.25 ERA) | ||||
Despite a solid 2.84 ERA, the Phils' Jerad Eickhoff, acquired from Texas as part of the return for Cole Hamels, has lost two of his first three decisions in the majors. He faces Eduardo Rodriguez, who has thrown 19 innings over his last three starts and given up a total of just four earned runs in those outings.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (53-83) | Boston Red Sox (63-72) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L | 1 | CF | Mookie Betts | R |
| 2 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 2 | 3B | Brock Holt | L |
| 3 | RF | Aaron Altherr | R | 3 | SS | Xander Bogaerts | R |
| 4 | DH | Jeff Francoeur | R | 4 | DH | David Ortiz | L |
| 5 | LF | Darnell Sweeney | S | 5 | 1B | Travis Shaw | L |
| 6 | 1B | Darin Ruf | R | 6 | LF | Rusney Castillo | R |
| 7 | 3B | Cody Asche | L | 7 | C | Ryan Hanigan | R |
| 8 | C | Erik Kratz | R | 8 | 2B | Josh Rutledge | R |
| 9 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 9 | RF | Jackie Bradley | L |
Game Notes:
- Both starting pitchers in today's game are rookies.
- The Phillies have lost the first two games of this series by a combined score of 16-7.
Broadcast Information:
- First-pitch: 1:35 pm EST
- TV: CSN
- Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
What's Next:
- Monday, September 7, 2015: vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:05 pm
- RHP Williams Perez (4-6, 5.65 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Harang (5-14, 4.89 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Tuesday, September 8, 2015: vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:05 pm
- RHP Matt Wisler (5-6, 5.97 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (5-2, 4.02 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Wednesday, September 9, 2015: vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:05 pm
- TBA vs. TBA
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
Theo DeRosa (@derosatheo11) is a contributor to Philliedelphia.com.
