Overview

• Philadelphia, already NL East champions at 92-62, is two games behind Milwaukee for the National League’s best record.
• Arizona is 77-77 and fell three games back of the Mets for the final NL wild-card after an 8-2 loss in the series opener.
• Zac Gallen has a 2.68 ERA over nine starts since the deadline and is 3-1 with a 2.20 ERA in six career starts against the Phillies.
• Aaron Nola has a 6.89 ERA in six starts since returning in mid‑August and is a candidate for a postseason relief role, according to local reporting.
• The Phillies are 31-15 since the trade deadline and lead the season series 3-1, with both clubs managing multiple injuries entering Game 2.