Philadelphia Phillies Look to Continue Momentum
The Philadelphia Phillies (68-49) aim to continue their momentum after securing a commanding three-game series sweep over the Texas Rangers in Arlington this past weekend. Their victory not only boosted their confidence but also widened their lead in the NL East standings to 5.5 games over the struggling New York Mets.
Upcoming Series Against Cincinnati Reds
As they embark on the next leg of their 10-game road trip, the Phillies head to Great American Ballpark to face the Cincinnati Reds (62-57). The opening game of this three-match series is scheduled for Monday at 6:10 p.m. ET.
Series Recap and Standings
During the series against the Rangers, Philadelphia's pitching staff was formidable, limiting the opposition to just five runs across three games, with Zack Wheeler earning his 10th win of the season in the finale.
Meanwhile, the Reds recently took two victories in a four-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, winning Sunday’s game 14-8. Cincinnati remains competitive in the NL Wild Card race, sitting 1.5 games behind the third playoff spot held by the Mets.