The Philadelphia Phillies (78-54) hope to sweep a three-game series versus the Houston Astros (70-62), at 4:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Taijuan Walker (3-5) to the mound, while Spencer Arrighetti (6-11) will answer the bell for the Astros.

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Phillies vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• TV: NBCS-PH
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Walker – PHI (3-5, 6.26 ERA) vs Arrighetti – HOU (6-11, 4.94 ERA)

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Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Taijuan Walker

• Walker (3-5) will take to the mound for the Phillies and make his 14th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed eight hits in three innings against the Kansas City Royals.
• The 32-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with a 6.26 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .291.
• He has two quality starts in 13 chances this season.
• In 13 starts this season, Walker has lasted five or more innings seven times, with an average of 4.9 innings per appearance.
• He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Spencer Arrighetti

• Arrighetti gets the start for the Astros, his 24th of the season. He is 6-11 with a 4.94 ERA and 140 strikeouts through 116 2/3 innings pitched.
• The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
• The 24-year-old has put up a 4.94 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings over 23 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .249 to opposing batters.
• Arrighetti is trying to secure his eighth quality start of the season in this matchup.
• Arrighetti will try to go five or more innings for his ninth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing.
• He has had three appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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