Series Preview - Braves at Phillies: September 28th to September 30th

2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #44

2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #45

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 3:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Braves 89-70, 1st place in the N.L. East, 8 games ahead of the Nationals
Phillies 78-81, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 11 games behind the Braves

Braves Probables:  Mike Foltynewicz (12-10, 2.88), Anibal Sanchez (7-6, 2.96), Kevin Gausman (5-2, 2.80)
Phillies Probables:  Jerad Eickhoff (0-0, 9.00), Aaron Nola (16-6, 2.45), Ranger Suarez (1-1, 6.00)

At the Ballpark:  The annual Fan Appreciation Day will be held on Sunday afternoon with all fans receiving a 2019 Phillies schedule Fathead.

Braves Leaders
Average:  Freddie Freeman - .308
Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 104
Home Runs:  Ronald Acuna, Jr. - 26
RBIs:  Freddie Freeman - 95
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 28

Wins:  Mike Foltynewicz and Sean Newcomb - 12
ERA:  Mike Foltynewicz - 2.88
Strikeouts:  Mike Foltynewicz - 193
Saves:  Arodys Vizcaino - 16

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .256
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 89
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 33
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 94
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 19

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.45
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 216
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

It's finally, and mercifully, over.

Series Preview - Phillies at Rockies: September 24th to September 27th

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2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #43

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:40, Thursday 3:10
Coors Field - Denver, CO

Phillies 78-77, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 9 1/2 games behind the Braves
Rockies 85-70, 2nd place in the N.L. West, 1 1/2 games behind the Dodgers

Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (11-7, 4.09), Vince Velasquez (9-11, 4.59), Nick Pivetta (7-13, 4.58), Jack Arrieta (10-10, 3.94)
Rockies Probables:  Jon Gray (11-8, 5.07), Chad Bettis (5-2, 5.18), German Marquez (13-10, 3.91), Antonio Senzatela (6-6, 4.52)

At the Ballpark:  There are no scheduled giveaways for this series.  The Rockies hope to remain in the Wild Card hunt while the Phillies will attempt to score more than a run per game.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .256
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 88
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 32
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 93
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 19

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.45
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 216
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Rockies Leaders
Average:  Nolan Arenado - .293
Runs:  Charlie Blackmon - 111
Home Runs:  Nolan Arenado - 34
RBIs:  Nolan Arenado - 103
Stolen Bases:  Trevor Story - 26

Wins:  Kyle Freeland - 16
ERA:  Kyle Freeland - 2.84
Strikeouts:  German Marquez - 210
Saves:  Wade Davis - 41

Series Preview - Phillies at Braves: Setpember 20th to September 23rd

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1978 Topps #38

Thursday and Friday 7:35, Saturday 1:05, Sunday 1:35
SunTrust Park - Atlanta, GA

Phillies 78-73, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 5 1/2 games behind the Braves
Braves 84-68, 1st place in the N.L. East, 5 1/2 games ahead of the Phillies

Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (9-11, 4.50), Nick Pivetta (7-13, 4.67), Jake Arrieta (10-9, 3.77), Aaron Nola (16-5, 2.44)
Braves Probables:  Kevin Gausman (5-2, 2.61), Julio Teheran (9-8, 3.97), Sean Newcomb (12-9, 4.04), Mike Foltynewicz (11-10, 2.90)

At the Ballpark:  On Saturday, the first 40,000 fans will receive a pink tomahawk in support of the Braves' Breast Cancer Awareness day.  Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day with fans able to take photos on the field prior to the game, kids can run the bases following the game and former Phillies Gene Garber and Paul Byrd (along with Phil Niekro and Tommy Gregg) will be signing autographs beginning at 11:30.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .256
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 86
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 32
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 92
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 18

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.42
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 201
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Braves Leaders
Average:  Freddie Freeman - .311
Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 101
Home Runs:  Ronald Acuna, Jr. - 26
RBIs:  Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis - 92
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 26

Wins:  Sean Newcomb - 12
ERA:  Mike Foltynewicz - 2.90
Strikeouts:  Mike Foltynewicz - 188
Saves:  Arodys Vizcaino - 15

Series Preview - Mets at Phillies: September 17th to September 19th

1978 Topps #171

2018 Chachi 1978 Topps Missing Links #13

Monday and Tuesday 7:05, Wednesday 6:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Mets 69-80, 4th place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves
Phillies 76-72, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables:  Zack Wheeler (11-7, 3.23), Jason Vargas (6-9, 6.47), Steven Matz (5-11, 4.18)
Phillies Probables:  Jake Arrieta (10-9, 3.66), Aaron Nola (16-5, 2.42), Zach Eflin (10-7, 4.26)

At the Ballpark:  There are some themed tickets available for this series, but otherwise no special promotions or giveaways.

Mets Leaders
Average:  Brandon Nimmo - .266
Runs:  Brandon Nimmo - 74
Home Runs:  Michael Conforto - 25
RBIs:  Michael Conforto - 69
Stolen Bases:  Amed Rosario - 18

Wins:  Noah Syndergaard - 12
ERA:  Jacob deGrom - 1.78
Strikeouts:  Jacbo deGrom - 251
Saves:  Jeurys Familia - 17

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .257
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 86
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 31
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 91
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 18

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.42
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 201
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Series Preview - Marlins at Phillies: September 14th to September 16th

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2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #41

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Marlins 57-89, 5th place in the N.L. East, 25 games behind the Braves
Phillies 74-71, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

Marlins Probables:  Wei-Yin Chen (6-10, 4.72), Elieser Hernandez (2-7, 5.25), Jose Urena (6-12, 4.29)
Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (9-7, 4.42), Vince Velasquez (9-11, 4.30), Jake Arrieta (10-9, 3.66)

At the Ballpark:  There are some themed tickets available for this series, but otherwise no special promotions or giveaways.

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Starlin Castro and J.T. Realmuto - .284
Runs:  Brian Anderson - 80
Home Runs:  J.T. Realmuto - 20
RBIs:  J.T. Realmuto - 70
Stolen Bases:  Cameron Maybin - 8

Wins:  Wei-Yin Chen and Jose Urena - 6
ERA:  Jose Urena - 4.29
Strikeouts:  Jose Urena - 122
Saves:  Kyle Barraclough and Brad Ziegler - 10

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .268
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 83
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 30
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 89
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 18

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.42
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 201
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: September 10th to September 12th

1978 Topps #449

1978 Topps #513

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 71-72, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 8 games behind the Braves
Phillies 74-68, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 4 1/2 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables:  Tanner Roark (8-15, 4.23), Stephen Strasburg (7-7, 4.04), Joe Ross (0-0, 0.00)
Phillies Probables:  Jake Arrieta (10-9, 3.61), Nick Pivetta (7-11, 4.66), Aaron Nola (16-4, 2.29)

At the Ballpark:  It's odd to have a three-game series this late in the season without any promotions or giveaways, but here we are.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .298
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 92
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 32
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 91
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 37

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 17
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.31
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 271
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .266
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 82
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 30
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 88
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 18

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 16
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.29
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 196
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Series Preview - Phillies at Mets: September 7th to September 9th

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2018 Chachi #403

Friday and Saturday 7:10, Sunday 1:10
Citi Field - Flushing, NY

Phillies 73-66, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 1/2 games behind the Braves
Mets 63-76, 4th place in the N.L. East, 13 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (15-4, 2.23), Zach Eflin (9-6, 4.05), Vince Velasquez (9-10, 4.10)
Mets Probables:  Steven Matz (5-11, 4.20), Noah Syndergaard (10-3, 3.33), Jacob deGrom (8-8, 1.68)

At the Ballpark:  All fans receive a free Mets t-shirt on Friday.  The first 15,000 fans will receive a Mets cool weather winter hat on Saturday night and a Mets chip bowl on Sunday afternoon.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .267
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 82
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 27
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 84
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 17

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.23
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 188
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Mets Leaders
Average:  Brandon Nimmo - .272
Runs:  Brandon Nimmo - 68
Home Runs:  Michael Conforto - 21
RBIs:  Asdrubal Cabrera and Michael Conforto - 58
Stolen Bases:  Amed Rosario - 18

Wins:  Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler - 10
ERA:  Jacob deGrom - 1.68
Strikeouts:  Jacbo deGrom - 230
Saves:  Jeurys Familia - 17

Series Preview - Phillies at Marlins: September 3rd to September 5th

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2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #39

Monday 1:10, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:10
Marlins Park - Miami, FL

Phillies 72-64, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 4 games behind the Braves
Marlins 54-83, 5th place in the N.L. East, 22 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (9-9, 4.05), Jake Arrieta (9-9, 3.54), Nick Pivetta (7-10, 4.66)
Marlins Probables:  Jose Urena (4-12, 4.56), Trevor Richards (3-7, 4.26), Dan Straily (5-6, 4.13)

At the Ballpark:  There are some themed tickets available for the series, but otherwise no giveaways or promotions.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .267
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 82
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 27
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 83
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 17

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.23
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 188
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Starlin Castro - .289
Runs:  Brian Anderson - 76
Home Runs:  Justin Bour - 19
RBIs:  J.T. Realmuto - 68
Stolen Bases:  Cameron Maybin - 8

Wins:  Wei-Yin Chen - 6
ERA:  Jose Urena - 4.56
Strikeouts:  Jose Urena - 110
Saves:  Kyle Barraclough and Brad Ziegler - 10

Series Preview - Cubs at Phillies: August 31st to September 2nd

1978 Topps #123

1978 Topps #222

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Cubs 79-54, 1st place in the N.L. Central, 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cardinals
Phillies 71-62, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Braves

Cubs Probables:  Jose Quintana (11-9, 4.33), Kyle Hendricks (10-10, 3.86), Jon Lester (14-5, 3.67)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (7-10, 4.76), Zach Eflin (9-5, 3.99), Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.10)

At the Ballpark:  On Sunday afternoon, all kids will receive a Phillies backpack cooler, just in time to head back to school.

Cubs Leaders
Average:  Ben Zobrist - .314
Runs:  Javier Baez - 81
Home Runs:  Javier Baez - 29
RBIs:  Javier Baez - 97
Stolen Bases:  Javier Baez - 21

Wins:  Jon Lester - 14
ERA:  Jon Lester - 3.67
Strikeouts:  Kyle Hendricks - 131
Saves:  Brandon Morrow - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .271
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 82
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 27
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 83
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 17

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.10
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 177
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: August 27th to August 29th

1978 Topps #495

2005 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites #132

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 65-66, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 8 1/2 games behind the Braves
Phillies 70-60, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables:  Stephen Strasburg (6-7, 4.23), Max Scherzer (16-6, 2.13), Gio Gonzalez (7-11, 4.35)
Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.93), Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.13), Jake Arrieta (9-9, 3.37)

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies have a bunch of theme nights going on during the series, the best of which (in my opinion) is their Marvel theme night on Wednesday for which a special ticket gets you a Hulk-Phillies bobble head.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .295
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 82
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 30
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 84
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 33

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 16
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 244
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .276
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 81
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 26
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 81
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 16

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 169
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Series Preview - Phillies at Blue Jays: August 24th to August 26th

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2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #37

Friday 7:07, Saturday 4:07 and Sunday 1:07
Rogers Centre - Toronto, Ontario

Phillies 69-58, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Braves
Blue Jays 58-69, 4th place in the A.L. East, 31 games behind the Red Sox

Phillies Probables:  Jake Arrieta (9-8, 3.25), Nick Pivetta (7-10, 4.66), Vince Velasquez (8-9, 4.06)
Blue Jays Probables:  Ryan Borucki (2-3, 4.27), Aaron Sanchez (3-5, 4.52), Marco Estrada (7-9, 4.88)

At the Ballpark:  The first 20,000 fans will receive a Blue Jays replica batting helmet on Saturday and kids can run the bases following Sunday's game.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .279
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 79
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 25
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 77
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 16

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 169
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Blue Jays Leaders
Average:  Kevin Pillar - .257
Runs:  Teoscar Hernandez - 56
Home Runs:  Justin Smoak - 19
RBIs:  Justin Smoak - 61
Stolen Bases:  Kevin Pillar - 13

Wins:  J.A. Happ - 10
ERA:  N/A
Strikeouts:  J.A. Happ - 130
Saves:  Roberto Osuna - 9

Happ was traded to the Yankees and Osuna was traded to the Astros before the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline.

Series Preview - Phillies at Nationals: August 21st to August 23rd

1978 Topps #297

1978 Topps #348

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05, Thursday 1:05
Nationals Park - Washington, DC

Phillies 68-56, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1 game behind the Braves
Nationals 62-63, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (8-9, 4.13), Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.70), Aaron Nola (14-3, 2.24)
Nationals Probables:  Tanner Roark (8-12, 4.13), Stephen Strasburg (6-7, 3.90), Max Scherzer (16-5, 2.11)

At the Ballpark:  There are special theme tickets available for Wednesday and Thursday for Swim Night and Business Professionals Day, respectively.  Nick Jonas will be performing in a post-game concert following Thursday's game.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .281
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 77
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 25
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 77
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 16

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 14
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.24
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 160
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .292
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 78
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 30
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 79
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 32

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 16
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.11
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 234
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 22

Series Preview - Mets at Phillies: August 16th to August 19th

1978 Topps #565

1978 Topps #235

Thursday Double Header 4:05, Friday 6:05, Saturday 4:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Sunday 7:10
BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field - Williamsport, PA

Mets 51-67, 4th place in the N.L. East, 16 1/2 games behind the Braves
Phillies 66-53, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 2 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables:  Corey Oswalt (1-2, 5.03), Steven Matz (5-9, 4.35), Noah Syndergaard (8-2, 3.22), Jacob deGrom (7-7, 1.81), Jason Vargas (2-8, 8.10)
Phillies Probables:  Ranger Suarez (1-0, 7.20), Zach Eflin (8-4, 3.57), Aaron Nola (13-3, 2.28), Jake Arrieta (9-7, 3.33), Nick Pivetta (7-9, 4.37)

At the Ballpark:  The band Old Dominion will perform a post-game concert on Friday night and on
Saturday all kids will receive a Jake Arrieta nickname t-shirt with his "Snake" nickname across the back.  On Sunday night, the two teams will face off in the second annual Little League classic in Williamsport, PA

Mets Leaders
Average:  Asdrubal Cabrera - .277
Runs:  Brandon Nimmo - 65
Home Runs:  Asdrubal Cabrera - 18
RBIs:  Asdrubal Cabrera - 58
Stolen Bases:  Amed Rosario - 13

Wins:  Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler - 8
ERA:  Jacob deGrom - 1.81
Strikeouts:  Jacbo deGrom - 195
Saves:  Jeurys Familia - 17

So the current Mets Triple Crown leader is also the current shortstop for the Phillies.  Neat.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .277
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 73
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 23
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 73
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 13
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.28
Strikeouts:  Nick Pivetta - 153
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 13

Series Preview - Red Sox at Phillies: August 14th to August 15th

1978 Topps #642

1978 Topps #52

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Red Sox 85-35, 1st place in the A.L. East, 10 games ahead of the Yankees
Phillies 65-52, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1 game behind the Braves

Red Sox Probables:  Brian Johnson (3-3, 3.95), Rick Porcello (14-5, 4.17)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (7-9, 4.51), Vince Velasquez (8-9, 3.98)

At the Ballpark:  Graphic designer Todd Radom will be signing copies of his book, Winning Ugly, from 6pm to 7pm before Wednesday's game at the Phillies Authentics stand behind Section 111.

Red Sox Leaders
Average:  Mookie Betts - .350
Runs:  Mookie Betts - 99
Home Runs:  J.D. Martinez - 37
RBIs:  J.D. Martinez - 104
Stolen Bases:  Mookie Betts - 23

Wins:  Rick Porcello - 14
ERA:  Chris Sale - 1.97
Strikeouts:  Chris Sale - 219
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 35

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .279
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 73
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 22
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 72
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 13
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.28
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 149
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 12

Series Preview - Phillies at Padres: August 10th to August 12th

2013 Topps Archives #226

1978 Topps #392

Friday 10:10, Saturday 8:40 and Sunday 3:40
Petco Park - San Diego, CA

At the Ballpark:  All fans will receive a Padres beach towel at Saturday night's game and kids can run the bases following Sunday's game.  If you're there, I can highly and personally recommend the famous BBQ tri-tip sandwich from Seaside Market, while Doug would send you to Hodad's for a cheese burger.

Series Preview - Phillies at Diamondbacks: August 6th to August 8th

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Monday and Tuesday 9:40, Wednesday 3:40
Chase Field - Phoenix, AZ

At the Ballpark:  There are no giveaways scheduled for this series in Phoenix, but fans will get to enjoy climate-controlled ballgames under the roof while there's sweltering heat outside.  Sadly, Amaury Telemaco isn't one of the Racing Legends along with Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez, Matt Williams or Mark Grace.

Series Preview - Marlins at Phillies: August 2nd to August 5th

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2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #33

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Marlins 46-63, Tied for 4th place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Phillies
Phillies 59-48, 1st place in the N.L. East, 1/2 game ahead of the Braves

Marlins Probables:  Pablo Lopez (2-2, 5.34), Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06), Jose Urena (3-10, 4.40), Wei-Yin Chen (3-8, 5.86)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (6-9, 4.85), Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.02), Zach Eflin (7-3, 3.64), Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.35)

At the Ballpark:  This is annually one of the best weekends all season at the ballpark as the Phillies go above and beyond to celebrate their past and bring back as many alumni as possible.  On Friday, Shane Victorino will officially retire in a pre-game ceremony and he'll throw out the first pitch.  Fans will receive a Shane Victorino Big Head Collectible.

On Saturday, Roy Halladay and Pat Gillick will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony and all fans will receive a commemorative print.  There will also be a pre-game wiffle ball tournament featuring members of the 2008 Phillies.

Sunday is the annual Alumni Day and the 2008 Phillies team will be honored in a pre-game ceremony.  All fans will also receive a Brad Lidge bobblehead and the list of returning Phillies alumni is impressive.

Marlins Leaders
Average:  J.T. Realmuto - .308
Runs:  Brian Anderson - 63
Home Runs:  Justin Bour - 16
RBIs:  J.T. Realmuto - 53
Stolen Bases:  Cameron Maybin - 8

Wins:  Caleb Smith - 5
ERA:  Jose Urena - 4.40
Strikeouts:  Jose Urena - 98
Saves:  Kyle Barraclough and Brad Ziegler - 10

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco and Odubel Herrera - .278
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 66
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 21
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 70
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 12
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.35
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 142
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 11

Series Preview - Phillies at Red Sox: July 30th to July 31st

1978 Topps #540

1978 Topps #572

Monday and Tuesday 7:10
Fenway Park - Boston, MA

Phillies 58-47, 1st place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Braves
Red Sox 74-33, 1st place in the A.L. East, 5 1/2 games ahead of the Yankees

Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.42), Jake Arrieta (8-6, 3.45)
Red Sox Probables:  David Price (11-6, 4.17), Drew Pomeranz (1-4, 6.91)

At the Ballpark:  On Tuesday night, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Xander Bogaerts "Splash" bobble head.  (I'll have to rely on the good folks from Section 36 to let me know what that means.)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .275
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 66
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 21
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 70
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 12
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.42
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 136
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez and Hector Neris - 10

Red Sox Leaders
Average:  Mookie Betts - .344
Runs:  Mookie Betts - 84
Home Runs:  J.D. Martinez - 32
RBIs:  J.D. Martinez - 89
Stolen Bases:  Mookie Betts - 20

Wins:  Rick Porcello - 13
ERA:  Chris Sale - 2.04
Strikeouts:  Chris Sale - 207
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 33

Series Preview - Phillies at Reds: July 26th to July 29th

1978 Topps #631

1978 Topps #401

Thursday and Friday 7:10, Saturday 6:40, Sunday 1:10
Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati, OH

Phillies 57-44, 1st place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Braves
Reds 45-57, 5th place in the N.L. Central, 14 1/2 games behind the Cubs

Phillies Probables:  Ranger Suarez (0-0, 0.00), Nick Pivetta (6-8, 4.69), Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05), Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.41)
Reds Probables:  Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.32), Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.40), Matt Harvey (5-4, 4.50), Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.30)

At the Ballpark:  There are fireworks after Friday night's game and fans can purchase a special ELVIS ticket package, which includes an exclusive Elvis bobble head.  The first 20,000 fans on Saturday night will receive a Joey Votto Funko Pop! collectible and it looks as the Reds are giving out a team-issued baseball card set to kids on Sunday.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .280
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 65
Home Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 17
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 61
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 12
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.30
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 131
Saves:  Hector Neris - 10

Reds Leaders
Average:  Scooter Gennett - .318
Runs:  Scooter Gennett - 60
Home Runs:  Eugenio Suarez - 22
RBIs:  Eugenio Suarez - 76
Stolen Bases:  Billy Hamilton - 22

Wins:  Tyler Mahle - 7
ERA:  Tyler Mahle - 4.32
Strikeouts:  Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle - 101
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 19

Series Preview - Dodgers at Phillies: July 23rd to July 25th

1978 Topps #508

1978 Topps #136

Monday and Tuesday 7:05, Wednesday 12:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Dodgers 55-44, 1st place in the N.L. West, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Diamondbacks
Phillies 55-43, 1st place in the N.L. East, 1 game ahead of the Braves

Dodgers Probables:  Ross Stripling (8-2, 2.08), Kenta Maeda (7-5, 3.12), Rich Hill (3-4, 4.26)
Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.15), Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.30), Jake Arrieta (7-6, 3.47)

At the Ballpark:  As a result of Chase Utley's recent announcement that he'd be retiring at the end of this season, the Phillies have announced they'll pay tribute to Utley throughout this series.  Kids can run the bases following the Wednesday afternoon game.

Dodgers Leaders
Average:  Matt Kemp - .316
Runs:  Cody Bellinger and Chris Taylor - 58
Home Runs:  Max Muncy - 22
RBIs:  Matt Kemp - 62
Stolen Bases:  Yasiel Puig - 7

Wins:  Ross Stripling - 8
ERA:  Alex Wood - 3.87
Strikeouts:  Kenta Maeda and Ross Stripling - 108
Saves:  Kenley Jansen - 28

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .280
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 65
Home Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 17
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 61
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 14

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 12
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.30
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 131
Saves:  Hector Neris - 10