The Philadelphia Phillies will be turning to Aaron Nola tonight.
The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking to clinch a playoff spot tonight as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of a three-game series.
Philadelphia was able to win the first game, and now the magic number to clinch a playoff spot sits at two games. So, for the Phillies, if they can get a win while getting some help from the Colorado Rockies against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a ticket to the playoffs could be punched tonight.
This team has been struggling a little of late, failing to put anything together consistency wise. But against the Brewers, the Phillies did play a well-rounded game, leading to the victory.
Philadelphia will be sending out right-hander Aaron Nola on the mound in this game. Nola has been excellent for the Phillies of late, and the team will need him to put together another strong outing.
For the year, Nola has recorded a 4.49 ERA over 31 starts for Philadelphia. But over his last 10 starts, Nola has allowed three runs or fewer.
This includes him posting a 1.33 ERA in three starts this month. Nola will be called upon to deliver for this organization as the team tries to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.
But before the game gets going, the Phillies have released the lineup against Milwaukee. Philadelphia believes that this group can help the team secure a win today.
Slugger Kyle Schwarber will be leading off today, taking on the role of designated hitter. Hitting second will be Trea Turner, who will play at shortstop.
Star Bryce Harper will be playing in right field, hitting third for the Phillies today. Behind him will be Luis Arraez, who will take on the duty of being the second baseman.
Alex Bohm will hit fifth for Philadelphia, playing at first base. Batting sixth will be Bryson Stott, who will be the team's third baseman.
Brandon Marsh will play in left today against the Brewers, hitting seventh. Catcher J.T. Realmuto will hit in the eight hole.
And finishing everything up will be Justin Crawford, who will be playing in center field.
After the series with the Brewers, the Phillies will be welcoming the Tampa Bay Rays to town to close out the regular season. Playing both Milwaukee and Tampa Bay pits Philadelphia up against two of the best teams in baseball right before the playoffs.
And if the Phillies can get into the playoffs, they could be a tough out for anyone. But for now, this team will take things day-by-day, hoping to play their best heading into the postseason.
