First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM EDT
TV: FS1 / NBC Sports Philadelphia / D-backs.TV (MLB.TV)
Venue & Game Info
Game 2 of a three-game interleague series at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks took Game 1 on Friday night, winning 5-4. This is a rematch of the 2023 NLCS (which Arizona won in 7 games).
Weather Updates
Gametime forecast: Mostly sunny with temperatures around 63°F, light winds (around 10 mph out to center or variable), low humidity (~35%), and 0% chance of precipitation. Classic April conditions in Philly—mild and playable with no wind tunnel or rain delays expected. Slight breeze could help carry a few fly balls, but overall favorable for a clean game.
Team Records & Standings
Diamondbacks (8-6): 3rd in NL West (2.5 GB). Strong 3-4 road mark but riding momentum with a 4-1 stretch in their last 5 games overall.
Phillies (6-7): 4th in NL East (2.5 GB). 3-4 at home and scuffling early in the season.
Recent Team Forms
Diamondbacks (last 5 games): Red-hot 4-1 run, including Friday’s 5-4 road win over the Phillies, back-to-back blowouts vs. the Mets (7-2 and 7-1), a tough extra-inning loss to New York, and a walk-off win vs. Atlanta. Arizona’s offense has come alive on the road trip (scoring 5+ runs in most recent games), and the bullpen has been reliable late.
Phillies (last 5 games): Struggling at 1-4, with Friday’s narrow home loss to Arizona, followed by a pair of shutout losses at San Francisco (0-6 and 0-5), a comeback win there (6-4), and an earlier loss at Colorado. Philadelphia’s bats have been quiet (scoring 4 or fewer in 3 of the last 5), and the rotation has been inconsistent.
Probable Pitchers & Player Matchups
Diamondbacks: RHP Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 6.75 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10.2 IP, 12 H, 5 K, 3 BB, 1 HR)
Pfaadt has been serviceable but not dominant early, allowing hard contact in small samples. Limited history vs. current Phillies lineup, but he’ll need to keep the ball down against power threats.
Phillies: RHP Taijuan Walker (0-2, 9.31 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, 9.2 IP, 17 H, 6 K, 5 BB, 3 HR)
Walker has been hit hard in his first two starts of 2026, surrendering runs and extra-base hits at a high rate. The cooler Philly air may help slightly, but his command issues make him vulnerable.
Key Position Player Matchups
Phillies lineup (Schwarber, Harper, Turner, Bohm, Realmuto if active, etc.) vs. Pfaadt: Philly has power but has been held in check lately. Look for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to try to elevate; early-season small-sample vs. stats show mixed results (e.g., Bohm .500 in limited ABs).
Diamondbacks lineup (Carroll if active, Marte, Arenado, Moreno/Perdomo, etc.) vs. Walker: Arizona’s speed and contact approach could feast on Walker’s elevated pitches. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll (day-to-day) have shown pop; expect Arizona to work counts and exploit Walker’s high WHIP.
Early-season offense vs. shaky pitching projects as a higher-scoring affair than Friday’s game.
Injury Report
Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll (RF): Day-to-Day (hip/back-related; missed Friday lineup but possible return)
Gabriel Moreno (C): Day-to-Day (back tightness)
Pavin Smith (1B): 10-Day IL (elbow inflammation; return ~April 12)
Carlos Santana (1B): 10-Day IL (strained groin)
Merrill Kelly (SP): 15-Day IL
Others (Lourdes Gurriel Jr., etc.): Longer-term IL
Phillies (deeper rotation impact)
Zack Wheeler (SP): 15-Day IL (upper extremity/blood clot; return ~April 19+)
Max Lazar (RP): 15-Day IL (oblique)
J.T. Realmuto (C): Day-to-Day (foot)
Andrew Bechtold (3B), Michael Mercado (RP), Aidan Miller (SS): Short-term IL (7-Day or 15-Day)
Both teams are shorthanded, particularly in the bullpen and catching depth, which could force early hooks or overworked relievers.
Series History
All-time series is nearly even (Phillies ~89-93 edge historically), but Arizona has owned recent matchups: 3-3 in 2025, 4-3 in 2024, and a 7-game NLCS win in 2023. The D-backs lead the current 2026 series 1-0 after Friday’s victory. Philadelphia has historically performed well at home vs. Arizona, but the current form favors the visitors.
Betting Trends
Diamondbacks are 4-1 SU in last 5 and have been one of the better ATS teams early (MLB-best in some metrics).
Phillies are 1-4 SU in last 5 and struggling ATS as favorites.
Totals have gone OVER in several recent D-backs games; Walker’s poor ERA pushes the total higher.
Arizona strong on the road recently; Phillies 2-3 last 5 at home.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 8.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
