Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Andrew Painter (1-3, 5.28 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.30 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, NBCSP. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies Daily Update
May 7, 2026

Q: What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 17-20, 2nd in the NL East.

The Philadelphia Phillies are 17-20, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Athletics 6-3 at Citizens Bank Park. Today they play the Athletics at 06:40 PM EDT on NBCSCA, NBCSP.

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The numbers back it up. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Factor in coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.

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Phillies Game Today

Opponent:	Athletics (18-18)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Painter (1-3, 5.28 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.30 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, NBCSP
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Athletics 6-3 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	3	7	1
	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	4		6	12	0

Highlights

Brandon Marsh went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Edmundo Sosa went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Adolis García went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	26	12	.684		L1
Phillies	17	20	.459	8.5	W4
Nationals	17	20	.459	8.5	W1
Marlins	16	21	.432	9.5	L4
Mets	14	22	.389	11.0	W3

Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
3 Bryce Harper	9	.277	.922	23
12 Kyle Schwarber	11	.207	.871	20
16 Brandon Marsh	4	.336	.875	19

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Cristopher Sánchez	3-2	2.42	1.34	48.1
44 Jesús Luzardo	3-3	5.09	1.28	40.2
27 Aaron Nola	2-3	5.06	1.45	37.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
16 Brandon Marsh	7 hits, 1 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games
3 Bryce Harper	6 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
33 Edmundo Sosa	4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Cristopher Sánchez	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Jesús Luzardo	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
45 Zack Wheeler	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high after a decisive 6-3 victory against the Athletics, marking their first win against a left-handed starter this season. Zack Wheeler, making waves in his return from surgery, delivered a solid performance in front of the home crowd, propelling the team to a four-run rally in the eighth inning. This surge showcased the resilience that manager Rob Thomson has instilled, as Bryce Harper's reflections hint at a revitalized energy in the clubhouse. While the lineup shifts, like Brandon Marsh starting over Bryson Stott, signal tactical adjustments, the Phillies have to address glaring weaknesses, particularly at backup catcher, as the division race heats up. With a recent 6-1 record and a growing sense of momentum, the Phils are proving they can compete and shake off the early-season struggles.

Sources

MLB.com · 2h ago

A look at Mattingly's maneuverings as Phils win a game started by a lefty

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies finally won a game against a left-handed starting pitcher in Wednesday night's 6-3 victory over the A's at Citizens Bank Park … … but it took a late rally against a right-handed reliever to get the job done.

MLB.com · 4h ago

Another quality outing for Wheeler -- this time in front of home crowd

PHILADELPHIA -- It was Aug. 2 last season when Zack Wheeler took the mound opposite Tarik Skubal in what seemed -- at the time -- as if it could be a pitchers' duel between the eventual Cy Young winner in each league. Little did anyone know at the time, that

Philliesnation · 5h ago

Edmundo Sosa, Phillies rally in eighth to clinch series win against A’s

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler took the mound at Citizens Bank Park for the first time in 277 days. It was his third start back since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September. He is both ahead of schedule and pitching better than expected. Wheeler pitched well and his team put together a four-run eighth inning […]

Philliesnation · 9h ago

Why Brandon Marsh is starting, Bryson Stott is sitting as Phillies face A’s lefty

Don Mattingly explained his lineup.

Thatballsouttahere · 15h ago

Bryce Harper's latest quote shows why Phillies' Rob Thomson gambit worked

Rob Thomson was not the cause of all his team’s ills, but sometimes a shock to the system like firing a beloved skipper can wake up a sleeping giant. In fact, Bryce Harper’s thoughts on the subject summed things up perfectly.

Thatballsouttahere · 19h ago

Phillies missed a clear upgrade opportunity with Braves catcher situation

One area of the Philadelphia Phillies' roster that has been a blackhole is backup catcher, and unfortunately the club missed a prime opportunity to upgrade that spot this week.

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