Game # 35, Athletics vs. Phillies Game Thread

TL;DR

The Athletics face the Phillies in Philadelphia tonight, with Luis Severino starting for Oakland. The Phillies, after a managerial change, have improved to a 7-3 record recently.

Key points

Athletics pitcher Luis Severino starts against the Phillies
Phillies have improved to 7-3 after a managerial change
Cristopher Sánchez is the starting pitcher for Philadelphia

Mentioned in this story

Luis SeverinoRob ThomsonDon MattinglyCristopher SánchezPhiladelphia

AthleticsPhillies

Athletics pitcher Luis Severino takes the mound tonight in Philadelphia for the game against the Phillies. | Scott Marshall-Imagn Images The Athletics head back to the City of Brotherly Love today to start a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizen Bank Park. Less than a week ago You’d say these two teams were headed in opposite directions with the A’s leading the American League West, and the Phillies at the bottom of the National League East. But after firing their manager, Rob Thomson and replacing him with former Dodgers and Marlins skipper Don Mattingly, they have gone 7-3, climbed out of the cellar and are playing much closer to their expectations. Luis Severino will take the mound for the A’s this afternoon. Severino is 2-2, with a 4.46 ERA in seven starts this season. He’s coming off two consecutive Quality Starts (QS) where he’s notched wins. Severino will face off against Cristopher Sánchez for Philadelphia. Sánchez is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA this season with 40.1 innings pitched. He’ll go up against this lineup for Mark Kotsay’s A’s today: View Link Severino will take on this lineup for the Phillies today: View Link **Follow the Game: Watch:**Athletics – NBCSCA **Listen:**Athletics – Talk 650 KSTE, A’s Cast

Q&A

What is Luis Severino's current performance for the Athletics?

Luis Severino has a record of 2-2 with a 4.46 ERA in seven starts this season.

How have the Phillies performed recently after their manager change?

Since firing manager Rob Thomson and hiring Don Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 7-3 and improved their standing in the National League East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies against the Athletics?

Cristopher Sánchez is starting for the Phillies, holding a record of 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA this season.