Phillies and Diamondbacks Set to Clash in Key September matchup
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PHOENIX, AZ - September 20, 2025 – The Philadelphia Phillies travel to Chase Field today to face the arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal late-season contest wiht potential playoff implications. Philadelphia, boasting a 91-62 record, currently holds a commanding lead, while Arizona (77-76) battles to stay relevant in the NL West, nine games behind the division leader.
This matchup pits the Phillies’ potent offense, spearheaded by Kyle Schwarber’s league-leading 53 home runs and 128 RBIs, against a Diamondbacks squad finding success at home (40-35). With both teams eyeing postseason positioning, every game carries meaningful weight as September unfolds.The Phillies are third in the league in both batting average (.259) and on-base percentage (.329), while the Diamondbacks rank fourth in slugging percentage (.434) and sixth in home runs with 205.
Phillies Lineup & Stats
Philadelphia will look to continue their strong regular season form. key players include:
* Kyle Schwarber (DH)
* Bryson Stott (SS) – AVG: .257 | HR: 12 | RBI: 65
* Brandon Marsh (LF) – AVG: .281 | HR: 11 | RBI: 42
* Max Kepler (RF) – AVG: .220 | HR: 17 | RBI: 51
* Otto kemp (3B) – AVG: .240 | HR: 6 | RBI: 24
* Donovan Walton (2B) – AVG: .125 | HR: 0 | RBI: 1
* Alec bohm (1B) – AVG: .261 | HR: 12 | RBI: 51
* Aaron nola (Starting Pitcher) – 4-9 record,6.44 ERA
diamondbacks Lineup & Stats
Arizona aims to leverage their home-field advantage.The projected lineup features:
* Geraldo Perdomo (SS) – AVG:.289 | RBI: 97
* Ketel Marte (2B)
* Corbin Carroll (RF)
* Gabriel Moreno (C)
* Adrian Del Castillo (DH)
* Ildemaro Vargas (1B)
* Alek Thomas (CF)
* Blaze Alexander (3B)
* Jake McCarthy (LF)
* Tim Tawa (1B)
* Zac gallen (Starting Pitcher) – 12-14 record, 4.73 ERA
Zac Gallen will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, carrying a 12-14 record and a 4.73 ERA. The Phillies counter with Aaron Nola, who has struggled with a 4-9 record and a 6.44 ERA.
