The Philadelphia Phillies have won six games in a row and are putting pressure on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, sitting just three games back with a whole

The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.

With a day game after a night game, there would be lineup changes. Alec Bohm will be sitting out of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The last leg of the road trip #RingTheBell pic.twitter.

The Diamondbacks look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, at Chase Field.

Phillies starter Andrew Painter shut out the D-backs through seven innings, and the first pitch from reliever Jonathan Bowlan was shot over the wall. It was fitting for McCann to get the big knock considering he handled the pitching staff during as effective a bullpen game as there gets.

Bryson Stott hits a solo homer, and Aaron Nola delivers a strong start as the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

While the Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a West Coast showdown, they have quietly made an intriguing signing in Major League Baseball. Before getting into that, it’s important to note that the Phillies won the series opener on Monday night against the Diamondbacks and are now 4.