Aug. 31, 2026 Updated 3:21 pm EDT
Edmundo Sosa takes a two-game homer streak into the Philadelphia Phillies’ game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.m. ET on Monday, at Chase Field. Aaron Nola (5-10, 5.03 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 77-60 this season and second in the NL East. Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.51 ERA) is starting for the Diamondbacks, who are 73-65 and second in the NL West.
How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona DiamondbacksPhillies vs. Diamondbacks odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -120
Underdog Moneyline: Diamondbacks +100
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118
Injury reportsPhillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Caleb Kilian: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Félix Reyes: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Diamondbacks
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10 Day IL (Adductor), Tommy Troy: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Ketel Marte: 10 Day IL (Knee), Ryan Thompson: 15 Day IL (Back), Mike Soroka: 15 Day IL (Arm), A.J. Puk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Mena: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Walston: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ryne Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zac Gallen: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Corbin Burnes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Saalfrank: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Stats to know
Bryce Harper is hitting for a .266 BA, .386 OBP and .503 SLG with a 20.8% strikeout rate and a 16.6% walk rate. His OPS is .889, which ranks 7th in MLB, and he has scored 84 runs. In 586 plate appearances, he has hit 27 home runs (20th in MLB) and driven in 78 runs. Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording seven steals on 13 attempts.
In 563 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has slashed .317/.348/.433 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 55 runs with a strikeout rate of 4.3% and a walk rate of 4.8%. He has 10 stolen bases on 10 attempts. He has come around to score 63 times.
Corbin Carroll has hit 19 home runs this season. He has also tallied 61 RBIs and has scored 83 runs. In 581 plate appearances, he has recorded a .244 BA, .343 OBP and .479 SLG with an 11.9% walk rate and a 21.9% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 20 steals on 23 attempts.
In 575 plate appearances, Geraldo Perdomo has slashed .255/.362/.374 this season. He has hit nine long balls and driven in 47 runs with a strikeout rate of 12.2% and a walk rate of 13.9%. He has stolen 19 bases on 28 attempts and has scored 63 runs.
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Aug 31, 2026
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