First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 PM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
TV/Streaming: DBACKS.TV, NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLB.TV
2026 MLB Regular Season – Interleague / Early-Season Series Rubber Match (Finale of 3-Game Set)
Weather Updates
Gametime Forecast (Citizens Bank Park): Sunny to partly cloudy, 62-66°F, 0-2% chance of precipitation, humidity ~35-53%. Winds 7-10 mph blowing right-to-left (out to left-center field).
Light winds will provide a slight carry for fly balls to left-center, modestly boosting home-run potential without turning the park into a full bandbox. No rain delays expected—ideal early-season conditions for both offenses and starters.
Team Records & Standings Context
The Diamondbacks enter at 8-7 and sit 2nd/3rd in the NL West (3-5 on the road). They have shown offensive pop early but are coming off a tough 4-3 loss on Saturday. The Phillies are 7-7 and 4th in the NL East (4-4 at home). They snapped a mini-skid with Saturday’s 4-3 win and are looking to take the series at home against a divisional rival from the other league.
Recent Team Form
Diamondbacks (last 5-10 games): Mixed 5-5 stretch overall but 3-5 on the road. They dropped Saturday’s contest but have scored 3.8 runs per game with a 3.67 team ERA. Offense led by Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte has been solid.
Phillies (recent form): 4-6 in the last 10 but winners of the last game. They average 3.5 runs per game with a 4.18 ERA. Saturday’s back-to-back homers from Schwarber and Harper provided the spark; bullpen has been serviceable at home.
Injury Report
Diamondbacks:
Gabriel Moreno (C) – 10-Day IL (back; removed Friday, status ongoing)
Carlos Santana (1B) – 10-Day IL (groin)
Pavin Smith (1B) – 10-Day IL (elbow)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF) – 10-Day IL (knee)
Jordan Lawlar (INF/OF) – 60-Day IL (fractured right wrist)
Merrill Kelly (SP) – 15-Day IL
Depth at catcher and first base is tested; James McCann has seen increased time behind the plate.
Phillies:
Zack Wheeler (SP) – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Max Lazar (RP) – 15-Day IL (oblique)
J.T. Realmuto (C) – Day-to-Day (foot; limited availability)
Rotation depth is impacted, but Andrew Painter has stepped up in his young starts.
Projected Lineups & Key Player Matchups
Diamondbacks (projected):
Lineup highlights: Corbin Carroll (DH/RF) – .311 AVG, power/speed combo; Ketel Marte (2B), Eugenio Suárez, etc.
Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen (RHP, 1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 15.0 IP, 9 K, 6 BB)
Phillies (projected):
Lineup highlights: Kyle Schwarber (LF), Bryce Harper (1B), Trea Turner (SS), Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm; Realmuto if healthy.
Starting Pitcher: Andrew Painter (RHP, 1-0, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 9.1 IP, 9 K, 2 BB)
Notable Matchups:
Gallen (veteran control, low ERA) vs. Phillies’ patient, power-heavy lineup (Schwarber/Harper back-to-back threats).
Painter (young flame-thrower with command issues) vs. D-backs’ speed-and-contact top of the order (Carroll especially dangerous).
Bullpens: Both teams have serviceable relief, but Phillies’ home bullpen has been stronger lately.
Weather factor: Light wind out to left-center could help right-handed pull hitters on both sides.
Series History
The 2026 season series is currently 1-1 (Phillies took Saturday’s 4-3 thriller after D-backs won earlier in the set). Historically, Arizona has a slight edge in recent head-to-head meetings (7-6 in the last three seasons overall). Games at Citizens Bank Park tend to be competitive and moderate-scoring early in the year.
Betting Trends
Diamondbacks: 4-3 as road favorites early; Over has hit in several Gallen starts.
Phillies: 4-4 at home; strong in low-scoring games until wind plays.
Series-specific: First two games were close (one 4-3); today’s wind and young starters tilt toward moderate offense.
Pitching: Gallen’s 3.00 ERA gives Arizona the slight edge on the mound.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
