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Phillies vs. Reds: Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers, And More

The Phillies return from a road trip for seven straight home games against division leaders, starting with the Reds, who have lost their last six games against Philadelphia.

Aug 15, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay (34) reacts on the pitching mound during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 15, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay (34) reacts on the pitching mound during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

The Reds might lead the NL Central, and the Phillies might simply be searching for a respectable finish to the 2012 season, but Philadelphia's recent history suggests Cincinnati won't write off this four-game set.

Although they haven't met yet this season, the Phils have won the last six games they've played against Cincinnati, with the Reds losing 15 of their last 19 games played in Philadelphia. That's great news for Philadelphia, who returns from a road trip for a weeklong homestand against two division leaders in Cincinnati and Washington.

Roy Halladay takes the mound for Philly, and although he's pitched quality starts in his last four performances, lowering his ERA from 4.33 to 3.80, he's taken the loss behind two-run Philadelphia outings in two of those performances. The Phillies will hope for better success against Mike Leake, who just worked a one-run, four-hit complete game against the Mets in his last outing.


Current Series

4 game series vs Reds @ Citizens Bank Park

Cincinnati Reds
@ Philadelphia Phillies

Monday, Aug 20, 2012, 7:05 PM EDT
Citizens Bank Park

Mike Leake vs Roy Halladay

Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

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Tue 08/21 7:05 PM EDT
Wed 08/22 7:05 PM EDT
Thu 08/23 7:05 PM EDT

TV coverage will be on CSN.

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