Phillies vs. Cardinals: Harper and Arenado Face Off in Exciting Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies (70-58) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (56-73) in an intriguing clash at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, currently fourth in the National League standings and second in the NL East division, have been performing well lately with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. Led by starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, who holds a 9-6 record with a 3.69 ERA, the Phillies will look to extend their winning streak to two games.

				
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On the other side, the Cardinals have struggled this season, currently sitting at 14th in the NL standings and 5th in the NL Central division. With a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, the Cardinals will rely on starting pitcher Dakota Hudson, who boasts an impressive 5-0 record and a 3.94 ERA. However, the team will need to find solutions to the recent struggles of right-hander Miles Mikolas.

The game will be played on Saturday, August 26th at 7:15 PM ET, and will be broadcast on FOX.

Relentless Lineup Battles and Inconsistent Pitching: What to Watch For

• Keep an eye on Bryce Harper, the Phillies’ standout first baseman, who leads the team in batting average with an impressive .301. He will be a key contributor to the offense.

• Don’t miss Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals’ third baseman with a batting average of .281. He leads the team in home runs, with 26, and runs batted in, with 87.

• Look out for the Phillies’ bottom of the lineup, which has been on fire recently. From Alec Bohm‘s career-high 14th homer to Garrett Stubbs‘ clutch plays, the Phillies’ depth will be a significant advantage.

• Keep an eye on the Cardinals’ pitching staff, particularly Miles Mikolas, as he searches for consistency on the mound. It will be interesting to see if he can make adjustments and bounce back.

Injuries

Phillies: Cristian Pache (LF, Elbow, D10), Rhys Hoskins (1B, ACL, D60), Ranger Suárez (SP, Hamstring, D15)

Cardinals: Ryan Helsley (RP, Forearm, D60), Packy Naughton (RP, Forearm, D60), Brendan Donovan (2B, Elbow, D10), Matthew Liberatore (SP, Back, D15), Jake Woodford (SP, Shoulder, D15), Steven Matz (SP, Lat, D15), Wilking Rodríguez (RP, Shoulder, D60), Lars Nootbaar (CF, Lower Abdomen, D10), Dylan Carlson (CF, Oblique, D10)

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