Phillies and Diamondbacks square off in series rubber match

Both teams look to win the series in the third and final game of their matchup.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:06pm

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A cubist-inspired painting depicting a baseball game broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors, capturing the intensity and competition of the matchup.The Phillies and Diamondbacks battle it out in a pivotal rubber match, with both teams vying for the series win.Philadelphia Today

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies have a 7-7 record overall and are 4-4 at home, while the Diamondbacks have an 8-7 record and are 3-5 on the road. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for both teams as they look to gain an edge in the National League standings. The Phillies and Diamondbacks are both currently in third place in their respective divisions, so a series win could help them climb up the rankings.

The details

The Phillies are led by Kyle Schwarber, who has four home runs and a .479 slugging percentage, while Bryce Harper is 12-for-36 with four doubles, three home runs, and eight RBIs over the past 10 games. For the Diamondbacks, Corbin Carroll has two home runs, seven walks, and 11 RBIs while hitting .311, and Ildemaro Vargas is 12-for-28 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and five RBIs over the past 10 games. The starting pitchers for the game are Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, nine strikeouts) for the Diamondbacks and Andrew Painter (1-0, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, nine strikeouts) for the Phillies.

  • The game is set to start at 1:35 p.m. in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' leading hitter with four home runs and a .479 slugging percentage.

Bryce Harper

The Phillies' star outfielder who is 12-for-36 with four doubles, three home runs, and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' outfielder who has two home runs, seven walks, and 11 RBIs while hitting .311.

Ildemaro Vargas

The Diamondbacks' infielder who is 12-for-28 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and five RBIs over the past 10 games.

Zac Gallen

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher with a 1-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and nine strikeouts.

Andrew Painter

The Phillies' starting pitcher with a 1-0 record, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and nine strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to a hard-fought game against a tough opponent. Both teams are playing well and it should be an exciting matchup.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

“Our guys are ready to go out there and compete. We know the Phillies are a talented team, but we're confident in our ability to come away with the series win.”

— Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The winner of this game will take the series and gain an advantage in the NL standings as the season progresses.

The takeaway

This rubber match between the Phillies and Diamondbacks features two teams looking to establish themselves as contenders in the National League. With strong offensive performances and solid pitching on both sides, this game should provide an exciting conclusion to the series.