Philadelphia Phillies Welcome Houston Astros to the Bank

The Philadelphia Phillies (76-54) enter Monday riding high on the back of a two-game win streak that saw them win a series over the Kansas City Royals (72-58) in dominating fashion. They now turn their attention to the Houston Astros (70-60) for a three-game mid-week series at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies will turn to their ace, Zack Wheeler (12-6, 2.73 ERA), on Monday. In his last start, Wheeler allowed two earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight in six innings. Wheeler has been outstanding this month and he enters Monday with a 1.73 ERA across four starts and 26 innings in August.

Here is how the Phillies will line up on Monday:

1.) DH Kyle Schwarber
2.) SS Trea Turner
3.) 1B Bryce Harper
4.) 3B Alec Bohm
5.) RF Nick Castellanos
6.) 2B Bryson Stott
7.) C J.T. Realmuto
8.) CF Brandon Marsh
9.) LF Austin Hays

SP Zack Wheeler

The Astros will counter with Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14 ERA). In his last start, Blanco allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out six in 3 2/3 innings. While Blanco came out of the gate hot this season, throwing a no-hitter in his first start and pitching to a 2.49 ERA through the end of June, he has tailed off of late with a 4.37 ERA across his last eight starts.

Here is how the Astros will line up on Monday:

1.) 3B Alex Bregman
2.) LF Yordan Alvarez
3.) C Yainer Diaz
4.) SS Jeremy Pena
5.) DH Jon Singleton
6.) 1B Victor Caratini
7.) RF Ben Gamel
8.) CF Jake Meyers
9.) 2B Shay Whitcomb

SP Ronel Blanco

How to Watch

The first pitch for Monday's game is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST. The game will be broadcast nationally on FS1 as well as on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Space City Home Network.

Phillies fans can listen to the game on 94 WIP or WTTM 1680.