The Phillies will look to win their sixth straight game after a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and a split with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Maikel Franco joined the team on Friday and hit his first Major League triple and home run in yesterday afternoon's game. Tonight, the Phillies are out west to begin a four game series with the Rockies. Cole Hamels will look to build upon another solid start and he will be opposed by Jordan Lyles
Starting Pitching Match-up:
| Philadelphia Phillies (16-23) | Colorado Rockies (13-21) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHP | Cole Hamels | RHP | Jordan Lyles | ||
| 3-3, 3.53 ERA | 2-3, 4.30 ERA | ||||
After allowing six runs in his first start this month against the Marlins, Cole Hamels had settled in nicely. Over his last two starts, he's allowed three runs in 14 innings of work in games against the Mets and the Pirates. Hamels will have his work cut out for him at Coors Field, where he holds a record of 1-2 to go along with an ERA of 4.74. He's 3-3 with a career 3.62 ERA against the Rockies, spanning eight starts. In Cole's last start, he earned the win against Pittsburgh after tossing seven innings of two-run ball, striking out nine in the process.
The Rockies will look to Jordan Lyles, who has allowed four or more runs in three of his last four starts. In his last outing against Arizona, he gave up four runs in seven innings, striking out six while scattering nine hits in Colorado's 5-1 loss. In four starts in his career against the Phillies, Lyles has a 1-1 record and a strong 2.74 ERA.
Starting Lineups:
|
Philadelphia Phillies (16-23) |
Colorado Rockies (13-21) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | LF | Ben Revere | L | 1 | LF | Charlie Blackmon | L |
| 2 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 2 | 3B | Nolan Arenado | R |
| 3 | RF | Grady Sizemore | L | 3 | SS | Troy Tulowitzki | R |
| 4 | 1B | Ryan Howard | L | 4 | RF | Carlos Gonzalez | R |
| 5 | 3B | Maikel Franco | R | 5 | 1B | Wilin Rosario | R |
| 6 | 2B | Chase Utley | L | 6 | C | Nick Hundley | R |
| 7 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L | 7 | CF | Drew Stubbs | R |
| 8 | C | Carlos Ruiz | R | 8 | 2B | DJ LaMahieu | R |
| 9 | P | Cole Hamels | L | 9 | P | Jordan Lyles | R |
Game Notes:
- The Phillies are 4-13 on the road this season have been outscored by 41 runs in those games.
- On the road the Phillies’ starters are 4-12 with a 6.80 ERA
- The Phillies five game winning streak is currently the longest in the majors
- The Rockies pitching staff has a 5.85 ERA at home
- Of the 13 runs the Phillies scored in the last two games, five have come with two outs.
Broadcast Information:
- Game-time: 8:40 pm EST
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
- Weather: 54 degrees, Overcast
- TV: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
- Radio: 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, SBP 1480 (Sp. Broadcast)
Brandon Apter, Publishing Editor for Philliedelphia.com
