Atlanta, GA – Having lost five consecutive games and eight of their last 10, the Philadelphia Phillies (56-93) will look to be avoid being swept for the 13th time of the season Sunday afternoon in the series finale against RHP Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves (59-90).
The Phillies must win seven of their remaining 13 games to avoid 100 losses in a season for the first time since 1961 (47-107).
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (56-93) | Atlanta Braves (59-90) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Aaron Nola | RHP | Julio Teheran | ||
| (6-2, 4.11 ERA) | (10-7, 4.34 ERA) | ||||
Nola, 22, will take the mound for what could be his 12th and final start of the season, as the Phillies look to limit his innings in his rookie season.
In two of the right hander's last three starts, allowing a combined five home runs, Nola has a 12.00 ERA (12 ER/9 IP).
Teheran, 24, is 3-0 against the Phillies this season with a 1.29 ERA.
Over 70 1/3 career innings against Philadelphia, the veteran right hander has allowed just 55 hits, five home runs and 12 walks.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (56-93) | Atlanta Braves (59-90) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | 2B | Freddy Galvis | S | 1 | RF | Michael Bourn | L |
| 2 | LF | Aaron Altherr | R | 2 | 3B | Hector Olivera | R |
| 3 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L | 3 | 1B | Freddie Freeman | L |
| 4 | RF | Jeff Francoeur | R | 4 | LF | Adonis Garcia | R |
| 5 | SS | Andres Blanco | S | 5 | CF | Cameron Maybin | R |
| 6 | 1B | Darin Ruf | R | 6 | SS | Andrelton Simmons | R |
| 7 | C | Cameron Rupp | R | 7 | 2B | Jace Peterson | L |
| 8 | 3B | Cody Asche | L | 8 | C | Christian Bethancourt | R |
| 9 | P | Aaron Nola | R | 9 | P | Julio Teheran | R |
Broadcast Information:
- First-pitch: 1:35 pm EST
- TV: CSN
- Radio: 98.1 WOGL, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
What's Next:
- Tuesday, September 22, 2015: at Miami Marlins, 7:10 pm
- RHP Aaron Harang (5-15, 5.04 ERA) vs. RHP Tom Koehler (10-13, 3.90 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Wednesday, September 23, 2015: at Miami Marlins, 7:10 pm
- RHP David Buchanan (2-9, 8.49 ERA) vs. LHP Adam Conley (4-1, 4.22 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Thursday, September 24, 2015: at Miami Marlins, 7:10 pm
- RHP Alec Asher (0-4, 9.78 ERA) vs. TBA
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
Matt Rappa (@mattrappa) is managing editor of Philliedelphia.com.
