What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 79-61, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Cristopher Sánchez (16-4, 2.52 ERA) vs Chris Sale (13-9, 2.06 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

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

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

September 04, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 79-61, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

On the right side of things. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Factor in opponents scoring just 1.4 per game. The mound work is solid.

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Phillies Game on September 04

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (83-57)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cristopher Sánchez (16-4, 2.52 ERA) vs Chris Sale (13-9, 2.06 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, BravesVision
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	83	57	.593		W1
Phillies	79	61	.564	4.0	L1
Marlins	71	70	.504	12.5	L1
Nationals	67	75	.472	17.0	L1
Mets	63	77	.450	20.0	W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	40	.240	.872	83
3 Bryce Harper	27	.275	.903	80
28 Alec Bohm	14	.246	.690	77

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	2-4	1.61	1.05	50.1
61 Cristopher Sánchez	16-4	2.52	1.19	175.1
44 Jesús Luzardo	13-5	3.02	1.12	169.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Bryce Harper	7 hits, 2 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games
33 Edmundo Sosa	3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
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
24 Andrew Painter	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

Despite a frustrating 0-1 loss to the Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies have been riding high, boasting a scorching 6-1 record over the past week and a run differential of +19. Bryce Harper's resurgence has been pivotal, spearheading the team’s success as they aim for playoff positioning with a 79-61 record. His elite performance will be crucial as the season winds down. Meanwhile, the buzz around top prospect Gage Wood continues, while he shined on the mound this season, his absence from September's roster expansion is a missed opportunity that could haunt the Phils. As the team looks to capitalize on their momentum, the spotlight remains on their stars, especially Harper, to deliver when it matters most.

Sources

MLB.com

Luzardo nets monthly honor for fueling Phils' stellar August

We’re in the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with teams making their final pushes toward the postseason and a few key award races coming to a head. These performances went a long way toward both of those chases. Here are both leagues' monthly award winners for August:

MLB.com

Secret to Phils top prospect Wood's career high in K's? He used the hammer

A 95 mph heater running in on the knuckles. A 96 mph one at the top rail of the zone fouled off. Then a hammer of a breaking ball at 87 mph that resulted in a hapless swing. Those were the first three pitches thrown by Gage Wood on Thursday

Philliesnation

Phillies shortstop prospect puts together breakout season at Double-A with confidence, surprising power: ‘I’m finally seeing the results’

READING, Pa. — The Phillies invited 22-year-old Bryan Rincon to major-league spring training this year, providing the shortstop with an opportunity to be around big-league players and coaches following his 2025 season at High-A. The switch-hitting infielder had a reputation for his glove, but his bat was not the main draw. After having the chance […]

The Good Phight

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/3/2026

With Clearwater’s game rained out, only three of the Phillies’ affiliates were in action on Wednesday. And of the three, only one emerged victorious, and that win required a late-inning comeback. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 9, Lehigh Valley 2 A rough first inning by pitcher Casey Lawrence put the IronPigs in an early hole from which they couldn’t […]

Thatballsouttahere

Phillies' latest hot streak has proved how essential an elite Bryce Harper still is

The Phillies need Bryce Harper to be great down the stretch. They've been able to rely on him this past month, and it gave the Phillies a historic 21-7 record over that time. If the Phillies want to win, an elite version of Harper is a must.

Thatballsouttahere

Phillies will regret letting golden Gage Wood opportunity slip away to start September

Gage Wood has impressed in his first full professional season, but unfortunately that didn’t earn him a promotion when rosters expanded this September.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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