The Phillies have taken over the top spot in the rankings all of a sudden as the team has seen a power surge into first place and are now a full 2.0 games above the New York Mets in the NL East. The last couple of days have seen the Phillies accomplish some nice goals. As of March 16th, the Phillies have won a season high to this point, 9-games straight. The most games this team has been over .500 was reached on May 24th, which is 16 games over .500 for this season.
Acuna Jr. returns to the Braves:
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Braves come into Philadelphia on Tuesday night, Ronald Acuna, Jr. and company. The Braves are coming off a series loss to the San Diego Padres over Memorial Day weekend. It was Ronald Acuna, Jr. who came back to the Braves after being off for a year with an injury and All-Star Orlando Arcia being demoted to the minors to make way for Acuna, Jr.
Schwarber having a great May,
Embed from Getty ImagesIn May 2025, Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber had a strong performance, hitting 18 home runs, including his 300th career homer. He also had a two-run double that lifted the Phillies to a win against the Athletics. Schwarber’s 47-game on-base streak was snapped on May 14, 2025.
Key Highlights of Schwarber’s May 2025:
- Home Runs: Hitting a total of 18 home runs in May.
- 300th Career Homer: Reached the 300-homer milestone on May 19, 2025.
- Go-Ahead Double: Hit a two-run double to lift the Phillies to a win against the Athletics on May 24, 2025.
- On-Base Streak: His 47-game on-base streak ended on May 14, 2025.
- Strong Performances: Schwarber’s performance in May included multiple home runs, RBIs, and a strong on-base streak, contributing significantly to the Phillies’ winning streak.
The Phils have slipped into the top spot in the NL East at a great time. The end of May is a time of the season where if a team starts playing really well, like the Phillies are, they may find themselves putting some distance between them and the next team in the division, in this case it’s the Mets.
The Braves are currently in 3rd place with a record of 25-27, scheduled pitchers for the opening game of the series is Spencer Strider vs. Ranger Suarez. Read more about this matchup here
If you’re going to the game here’s what you need to know:
The Phillies are back in town, kicking off a six-game homestand with a series against their division rival, the Atlanta Braves. Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights at Citizens Bank Park:
1. The series kicks off on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:45 p.m., which will feature two special ceremonial first pitches before the game. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.
• Guy Gaudreau, on behalf of the Gaudreau family, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day on May 31, 2025, at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, N.J. The event will bring the community together to honor the legacies of John and Matthew Gaudreau, whose lives were tragically lost last summer.
• Also throwing a ceremonial first pitch will be two-time Super Bowl champion General Manager and Executive Vice President Howie Roseman.
2. On Wednesday, May 28, before the 6:45 p.m. game, Olympic track stars and gold medalists Alexis Holmes, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Shamier Little and Gabby Thomas will throw ceremonial first pitches, ahead of racing in the Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia this weekend. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.
• Round up your friends and family for Country Music Night, featuring country music throughout the ballpark all evening! • Enjoy a pregame performance by country music artist Timmy Dunn in Ashburn Alley (behind Section 148).
• Take a photo with a Budweiser Clydesdale by the Liberty Bell outside Pass and Stow.
• Before the game, Budweiser and Penn Beer Sales & Service will present a $20,000 donation to Folds of Honor, an organization that provides scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members.
• Also on-field pregame, the Phillies will recognize last year’s MLB Pitch, Hit & Run champion, Garin Fisher, who is from Jackson, N.J., and was the age 9-10-year-old baseball winner of the national youth skills competition. Fun fact: Fisher’s brother won the competition two years ago.
3. All fans will receive a Retro Phillies Cap presented by SEI at the series finale on Thursday, May 29, at 6:45 p.m. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.
• Before the game, 13-year-old Christos Bottos from Berwyn, Pa. will be honored as this month’s Phillies Ballgirls Ball Kid of the Month. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is given once a month to a child battling a disease.
• At the end of the 3rd inning, 98-year-old World War II Navy veteran John Ryan will be honored as that night’s Hometown Hero presented by Toyota.
4. Bid on 14 unique items and experiences in the Phillies Lou Gehrig Day Auction to benefit ALS United Mid-Atlantic from May 27 until 7:30 p.m. on June 9, at phillies.com/lougehrigauction.
• Features signed memorabilia from players including Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott and Trea Turner, as well as Tiger Woods and the Philadelphia Eagles.
• As a result of Lou Gehrig Night festivities and fundraising efforts in the past four seasons, more than $1.5 million has been raised to benefit ALS United Mid-Atlantic.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
• Broadcast: Watch all three games on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Tuesday’s game will be available on TBS for out-of-market fans. Wednesday’s and Thursday’s (out-of-market only) games will be broadcast on MLB Network. Listen on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680. Also available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports app.
• Please click here for Know Before You Go information on accessing digital tickets, mobile parking passes, the bag policy, the Uber RideShare Lot and more. Plus, check out what’s new this season at Citizens Bank Park.
• Use the free MLB Ballpark App as your guide to Citizens Bank Park to access tickets (including sports complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and mobile ordering, enroll in Go-Ahead Entry, enjoy games and more.
