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Gamethread 8/19: Phillies at Red Sox

A matinee for you to stay in and watch

MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Red Sox David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t know about you all, but I’m at the beach this week and it’s raining pretty hard. Which means I finally have the ability to avoid said beach, avoid the sand, sweat and crowds that come with it, and watch the game that is a matinee.

These are the good times.

After last night’s thrashing of the Boston bullpen, the Phillies get to take the field today against a lefthanded starter in Kyle Hart that is making his second start of his major league career. He gave up 7 runs in his first start.

This is who the Phillies will be sending to the plate against Hart:

Jake Arrieta is on the bump for the Phillies, hoping to rebound after a rough start in his last turn.

The Red Sox will counter with:

Let’s hope the Phillies can keep the winning streak alive.