Philadelphia Phillies Look to Go Back-to-Back Over Astros in Another Pitcher's Duel

The Philadelphia Phillies (77-54) won in walk-off fashion on Monday night to extend their win streak to three in a row and have now won eight of their last 13 games. In what looks to be another pitcher's duel on paper Tuesday, the Phillies look to go back-to-back over the Houston Astros (70-61).

On the mound for the Phillies on Tuesday will be Aaron Nola (11-6, 3.45 ERA). In his last start, he allowed two earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five in 5 1/3 innings. Nola has been a solid number-two pitcher for the Phillies in August, pitching to a 3.52 ERA across 23 innings in four starts.

Here is how the Phillies will line up on Tuesday:

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 Aaron Nola

The Astros will counter with future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander (3-3, 3.92 ERA). In his last start, Verlander allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six in five innings. Verlander's last start was his first start back from an injury that sidelined him for over two months.

Here is how the Astros will line up on Tuesday:

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

SP Justin Verlander

How to Watch

The first pitch for Tuesday's game is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST. The game will be broadcast nationally on TBS (out-of-market only) 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.