Aug. 15, 2026 Updated 2:14 pm EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies meet the Minnesota Twins a game after Kyle Schwarber homered twice in a 7-1 victory over the Twins. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 3.32 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 65-58 this season and second in the NL East. Connor Prielipp (3-5, 4.79 ERA) is starting for the Twins, who are 60-63 and third in the AL Central.
How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota TwinsPhillies vs. Twins odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -133
Underdog Moneyline: Twins +110
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsPhillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Caleb Kilian: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Twins
Joe Ryan: 15 Day IL (Glute), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), David Festa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Sands: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Paredes: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Anthony Banda: 60 Day IL (Lat), Mick Abel: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Bryce Harper is hitting for a .253 BA, .373 OBP and .495 SLG with a 21.2% strikeout rate and a 16.3% walk rate. His OPS is .868, which ranks 13th in MLB, and he has scored 74 runs. In 523 plate appearances, he has hit 25 home runs (18th in MLB) and driven in 72 runs (20th in MLB). Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording seven steals on 12 attempts.
In 511 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has hit five long balls, tallied 49 RBIs and scored 56 runs. He is batting .316/.350/.434 and has posted a 4.5% strikeout rate and a 5.1% walk rate. Arraez has recorded 10 steals on 10 attempts.
Brooks Lee has hit 17 home runs this season. He has also tallied 62 RBIs and has scored 53 runs. In 470 plate appearances, he has recorded a .245 BA, .301 OBP and .420 SLG with a 7% walk rate and a 16.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording seven steals on 11 attempts.
In 479 plate appearances, Josh Bell has posted a 21.1% strikeout rate and an 8.1% walk rate while slashing .253/.316/.423 with 16 home runs, 72 RBIs (20th in MLB) and 60 runs scored.
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Aug 15, 2026
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