Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.93 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.25 ERA). First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock. First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies Daily Update
September 6, 2026

Q: What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 80-62, 2nd in the NL East.

The Philadelphia Phillies are 80-62, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park. Today they play the Atlanta Braves at 01:10 PM EDT on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock.

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Comfortable territory. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Factor in a 2.0 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.

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Phillies Game Today

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (84-58)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.93 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.25 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	5	0
	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0		4	9	0

Highlights

Kyle Schwarber went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	84	58	.592		L1
Phillies	80	62	.563	4.0	W1
Marlins	71	72	.497	13.5	L3
Nationals	67	77	.465	18.0	L3
Mets	64	78	.451	20.0	L1

Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Postseason Picture

Phillies are 80–62, 4 games behind the Braves in the NL East.

Playoff Berth Magic Number: 9

NL Division Leaders

Brewers 88–55

Dodgers 85–57

Braves 84–58

Wild Cards

Cubs 81–62

Phillies 80–62

D-backs 75–68

Next in Line

Padres 74–68 (11.0 GB)

Marlins 71–72 (13.5 GB)

Cardinals 71–72 (17.0 GB)

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	41	.240	.876	85
3 Bryce Harper	27	.275	.897	80
28 Alec Bohm	15	.246	.698	79

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	2-4	1.58	1.03	51.1
61 Cristopher Sánchez	16-5	2.58	1.20	181.1
44 Jesús Luzardo	13-5	3.02	1.12	169.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Zack Wheeler	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
27 Aaron Nola	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61 Cristopher Sánchez	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

Zack Wheeler is back in full force, showcasing his dominance with a stellar 9-strikeout performance that has fans buzzing ahead of the crucial NL East showdown against the Braves. His subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after the game adds a layer of intensity to this rivalry. Meanwhile, the Phillies' future looks bright as Aidan Miller, their No. 2 prospect, returned from injury with a thunderous double in his season debut. On a more somber note, the Phillies family rallies around Gabriel Barbosa as he faces a health crisis, reminding everyone of the human side of the game. Luis Arraez’s fluctuating performance continues to be a double-edged sword, impacting the team's playoff push. As the Phils stand at 79-62, the stakes are rising, and every game counts.

Sources

MLB.com · 4h ago

Wheeler takes jab at Acuña after his 9-K gem bolsters Phils in NL East race

PHILADELPHIA -- Is Zack Wheeler fully back? Well, if what he did in the fifth inning of Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Braves -- or what Wheeler said afterward -- is any indication, then the answer is an emphatic yes.

MLB.com · 5h ago

Phils' No. 2 prospect Miller makes 2026 debut in Single-A with hard-hit double

PHILADELPHIA -- Aidan Miller did not waste any time reminding everyone on Saturday night why the Phillies were so high on him entering this season. Making his 2026 debut with Single-A Clearwater, the Phillies' No. 2 prospect (No. 61 overall in MLB) ripped a 109.1 mph line drive for a

Philliesnation · 4h ago

Zack Wheeler takes subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after home run trot

PHILADELPHIA — As Ronald Acuña Jr. rounded second, he paused. With third base many many feet away, Acuña swayed his feet back and forth. As Acuña danced in the middle of the diamond, the Citizens Bank Park crowd serenaded him with angry boos. He did whatever he wanted after absolutely crushing a pitch to the […]

Philliesnation · 6h ago

Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally returns to field, doubles in season debut: ‘Happy for him’

After almost an entire calendar year, Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally made his return to a competitive baseball game. The 21-year-old infielder, who had missed the whole 2026 campaign up until this point with a back injury, made his season debut for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark. Miller went 1-for-2 […]

Thatballsouttahere · 9h ago

Why Phillies' Luis Arraez walks a fine line while driving team's success

The Phillies success is tied to Luis Arraez's streakiness, for better or worse.

Thatballsouttahere · 16h ago

Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa's health crisis elicits support from MLB world

The MLB world rallies around Philadelphia Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and has a baby on the way.

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Phillies Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Mon 09/07	vs Atlanta Braves	1:05 PM
Tue 09/08	vs Houston Astros	6:40 PM
Wed 09/09	vs Houston Astros	6:40 PM

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