Looking to salvage the series finale with the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-56), the Philadelphia Phillies (45-69) will send prized, right handed rookie Aaron Nola to the mound this afternoon for his fifth career start.
David Buchanan, who allowed 11 runs on 11 hits and two walks in yesterday's 13-1 defeat, was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday afternoon. Left hander Cesar Jimenez was recalled in his place, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (45-69) | Arizona Diamondbacks (56-56) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Aaron Nola | RHP | Chase Anderson | ||
| (2-1, 3.65 ERA) | (5-4, 4.10 ERA) | ||||
In Nola's last start on August 7 against the San Diego Padres, he tossed a career-low 56.6 strike percentage, which in-turn yielded a career high 1.333 WHIP ratio. The right hander received a no-decision, as the Phillies won in comeback fashion with a home run from catcher Cameron Rupp in the top of the 12th inning.
Nola, 22, is 1-0 with a 4.61 ERA and a 1.098 WHIP ratio over two career road starts. Overall, he has 21 strikeouts and five walks over 24 and two-thirds innings.
Anderson, 27, was drafted in the 9th round of the 2009 amateur draft by the Diamondbacks, 12 selections before the Phillies' drafting of outfielder Aaron Altherr.
The Wichita Falls, Texas-native has just one career start against the Phillies, which occurred this season on May 15 at Citizens Bank Park. Anderson received a no-decision, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks over five and one-third innings.
Tonight will be Anderson's second start since returning on August 7 from a disabled list-stint with right triceps inflammation.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (45-69) | Arizona Diamondbacks (56-56) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 1 | RF | Ender Inciarte | L |
| 2 | 3B | Andres Blanco | S | 2 | CF | A.J. Pollock | R |
| 3 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L | 3 | 1B | Paul Goldschmidt | R |
| 4 | 1B | Ryan Howard | L | 4 | 3B | Jake Lamb | L |
| 5 | RF | Jeff Francoeur | R | 5 | C | Wellington Castillo | R |
| 6 | LF | Cody Asche | L | 6 | 2B | Aaron Hill | R |
| 7 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 7 | LF | Jamie Romak | R |
| 8 | C | Cameron Rupp | R | 8 | SS | Nick Ahmed | R |
| 9 | P | Aaron Nola | R | 9 | P | Chase Anderson | R |
Game Notes:
- Rookie third baseman Maikel Franco exited in the first inning last night after being hit by opposing starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. X-rays were negative, showing that Franco suffered a left wrist contusion. He is out of today's lineup, as predicted.
Maikel Franco wearing a splint on left hand. He said feels better than yesterday and training staff "hasn't said anything" about DL.
— Ryan Lawrence (@ryanlawrence21) August 12, 2015
- The Phillies have been outscored 26-4, and outhit 32-17 so far this series. Phillies' starting pitching, right handers Aaron Harang and David Buchanan, have combined for a 24.43 ERA and a 3.714 WHIP ratio over just seven innings.
- Center fielder Odubel Herrera's 13-game hitting streak ended last evening after going 0-4. He batted .368/.400/.544 with 21 hits in 60 plate appearances over that stretch.
Broadcast Information:
- First-pitch: 3:40 pm EST
- TV: CSN
- Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
What's Next:
- Friday, August 14, 2015: at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:10 pm
- LHP Adam Morgan (3-3, 4.06 ERA) vs. RHP Wily Peralta (2-7, 4.48 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Saturday, August 15, 2015: at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 pm
- RHP Jerome Williams (4-8, 5.73 ERA) vs. RHP Jimmy Nelson (9-9, 3.65 ERA)
- TV: NBC10; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Sunday, August 16, 2015: at Milwaukee Brewers, 2:10 pm
- RHP Aaron Harang (5-13, 4.52 ERA) vs. RHP Taylor Jungmann (6-4, 2.42 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
Matt Rappa (@mattrappasports) is managing editor of Philliedelphia.com.
