Phillies, Zach Eflin seek third straight series win

By Matt Rappa, managing editor

PHILADELPHIA — In their second-to-last home game before the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies (38-46) will look to secure their third straight series finale in opposition of RHP Mike Foltynewicz and the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (28-55) Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Starting for the Phillies will be rookie RHP Zach Eflin, his first start at home since June 19 in a 5-1 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks and his fifth career start overall.

Right fielder Peter Bourjos, batting second in Tuesday's starting lineup, will look to become the first Phillie with a hitting streak of 14 or more games since franchise hits leader Jimmy Rollins hit safely in 15 straight from June 5-21, 2014. Bourjos leads the majors in batting average since June 1 (.427), minimum 60 at-bats.

Starting Pitching Matchup:

Mike Foltynewicz — Age: 24;

• Last Start: June 29, 2016, vs. MIA: ND, 3.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, HR
• Career vs. PHI: (1-0), 2 G, 1 GS, 7.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 9 SO, HR, 7.36 ERA

Zach Eflin — Age: 22;

• Last Start: June 29, 2016, at ARI: ND, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO, HR
• Career vs. ATL: N/A

Starting Lineups:

Broadcast Information:

• First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
• TV: CSN
• Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP

Game Notes:

• The Phillies offense has produced double-digit hit totals in 10 of their last 13 games. During this stretch, they lead the majors in batting average (.321), slugging percentage (.527), OPS (.894) and extra-base hits (56).  They had only 16 double-digit hit games over their first 71 games this season.
• The Phillies have a (7-5, .583) record during games played on Tuesday, their best winning percentage compared to the other six days of the week: Monday (3-9, .250), Wednesday (6-7, .462), Thursday (4-4, .500), Friday (5-8, .385), Saturday (6-7, .462) and Sunday (7-6, .538).
• Bourjos' 13-game hitting streak trails just Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's 17-game streak for the longest active in baseball. During this stretch, Bourjos is batting .480/.527/.740 with 13 runs scored, 24 hits, five walks and six RBIs spanning 50 at-bats. He went 3-3 in the series opener on Monday with two doubles and two runs scored. Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp's 10-game streak is tied with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman Albert Pujols and Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara for the fourth-longest active streak.

Profile Card – Peter Bourjos
Peter Bourjos | OF Philadelphia Phillies
Height: 6' 1"	Bats/Throws: R/R
Weight: 185	Age: 29 years old
Season G AB AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI SB OBP PHI 76 216 .278 27 13 4 3 17 4 .316
Last 5 AB H R RBI HR SO SB A E PO 6/29 5 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 7/1 4 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 7/2 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7/3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7/4 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Standings:

What's Next:

• Wednesday, July 6, 2016: vs. Atlanta Braves, 1:05 p.m.
• Citizens Bank Park
  
• RHP Julio Teheran (3-7, 2.72 ERA) vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (6-6, 4.06 ERA)
• TV: CSN; Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP