April 8, 2026 9:15 am EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants meet on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. ET at Oracle Park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Aaron Nola (1-0, 3.18 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 6-5 this season and fourth in the NL East. Tyler Mahle (0-2, 7.00 ERA) is starting for the Giants, who are 4-8 and fifth in the NL West.
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Injury reportsPhillies
Zack Wheeler: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Lazar: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Alec Bohm: day-to-day (Groin), J.T. Realmuto: day-to-day (Foot)
Giants
Sam Hentges: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Butto: 15 Day IL (Arm), Joel Peguero: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Rowan Wick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jason Foley: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Randy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Birdsong: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Reiver Sanmartin: 60 Day IL (Hip)
Stats to know
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper has hit two home runs this season. He has also tallied seven RBIs and has scored five runs. In 48 plate appearances, he has recorded a .214 BA, .313 OBP and .429 SLG with a 12.5% walk rate and a 14.6% strikeout rate.
In 50 plate appearances, Trea Turner has slashed .277/.320/.362 this season. He has hit no long balls and driven in three runs with a strikeout rate of 20% and a walk rate of 6%. He has one stolen base on one attempt. He has come around to score nine times.
San Francisco’s Matt Chapman is slashing .304/.360/.478 this season with one home run, seven RBIs and an OPS of .838. He has an 18% strikeout rate and an 8% walk rate in 50 plate appearances, and he has scored seven total runs.
In 51 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has hit no long balls, tallied six RBIs and scored four runs. He is batting .292/.294/.354 and has posted a 7.8% strikeout rate and a 2% walk rate. Arraez has recorded two steals on two attempts.
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