Philadelphia, PA – In Sunday afternoon's series finale matinee against RHP Dan Haren and the Chicago Cubs (82-59), the Philadelphia Phillies (55-88) will look to avoid their 29th series defeat, as well as their 40th home loss of the season.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Chicago Cubs (82-59) | Philadelphia Phillies (55-88) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Dan Haren | RHP | Aaron Harang | ||
| (9-9, 3.73 ERA) | (5-15, 5.02 ERA) | ||||
Haren, 34, is winless with a 6.09 ERA and a 1.559 WHIP ratio in six career starts at Citizens Bank Park dating back to 2009.
The three-time All-Star has faced the Phillies three times this season as a member of the Miami Marlins, surrendering four home runs and nine runs overall over 18.0 innings.
On July 31, Haren was dealt with cash to the Windy City in exchange for minor leaguers Ivan Pineyro and Elliot Soto.
The right hander has allowed 20 earned runs over 37 2/3 innings and seven starts as a Cub.
Harang, 37, will look for his first win since July 30.
In his seven starts since, the veteran right hander is 0-4 with 50 hits, 34 runs, 18 walks and nine home runs surrendered over 37 2/3 innings.
With 15 losses to his credit this season, Harang is currently tied with Padres' RHP Andrew Cashner and A's RHP Jesse Chavez for most throughout the league in the category.
Starting Lineups:
| Chicago Cubs (82-59) | Philadelphia Phillies (55-88) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | CF | Dexter Fowler | S | 1 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S |
| 2 | LF | Kyle Schwarber | L | 2 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S |
| 3 | RF | Chris Coghlan | L | 3 | CF | Odubel Herrera | L |
| 4 | 1B | Anthony Rizzo | L | 4 | LF | Aaron Altherr | R |
| 5 | 3B | Kris Bryant | R | 5 | 1B | Ryan Howard | L |
| 6 | C | Miguel Montero | L | 6 | C | Cameron Rupp | R |
| 7 | 2B | Starlin Castro | R | 7 | RF | Brian Bogusevic | L |
| 8 | P | Dan Haren | R | 8 | 3B | Cody Asche | L |
| 9 | SS | Addison Russell | R | 9 | R | Aaron Harang | R |
Game Notes:
- In his career against Haren, first baseman Ryan Howard is 6-24 with two walks, four home runs and eight runs-batted-in. The Cubs' right hander has surrendered 4+ home runs to only five other batters in his 13-year career: Carlos Gonzalez (4), Marlon Byrd (4), Matt Kemp (4), Curtis Granderson (4) and Melvin Upton (6).
- Over 34 games this season when infielder Cesar Hernandez hits leadoff, the Phillies are averaging an even 5.0 runs per contest (170 runs). According to StatsLLC, this is the best runs-per-game average throughout all of the National League, minimum 30 games, with a specific player batting leadoff.
- The Phillies are 22-15 all-time against the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park, outscoring them 172-145 for an average of 4.6 runs per game.
Broadcast Information:
- First-pitch: 1:35 pm EST
- TV: CSN
- Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
What's Next:
- Monday, September 14, 2015: vs. Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm
- RHP Jordan Zimmermann (12-8, 3.32 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (6-2, 3.56 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 98.1 WOGL, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Tuesday, September 15, 2015: vs. Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm
- RHP Stephen Strasburg (8-7, 4.30 ERA) vs. RHP David Buchanan (2-8, 9.11 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
- Wednesday, September 16, 2015: vs. Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm
- LHP Gio Gonzalez (10-7, 3.88 ERA) vs. LHP Adam Morgan (5-6, 4.60 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: 94 WIP, 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.)
Matt Rappa (@mattrappa) is managing editor of Philliedelphia.com.
