Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherPhilliesPhiladelphia has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Wheeler leads in P-Score, WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .012 difference in OPS.
Team strengthPhilliesPhiladelphia leads 49–26 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Springs enters with a 5.35 road ERA; Wheeler owns a 3.01 ERA at home.
·Wheeler holds a 37-point P-Score advantage, 73 to 36.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Springs arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 43% | 91.3 |
| Changeup | 25% | 79.5 |
| Slider | 23% | 84.2 |
| Sweeper | 6% | 77.5 |
| Cutter | 3% | 87.6 |
Wheeler arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 36% | 95.2 |
| Splitter | 16% | 87.4 |
| Sinker | 16% | 94.8 |
| Sweeper | 14% | 81.3 |
| Cutter | 11% | 90.9 |
| Curveball | 9% | 80.0 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.717OPS
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0.705OPS
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Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
ATH·
PHI+4827th
Run differential
+26214th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Athletics?+
Jeffrey Springs is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Zack Wheeler is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Jeffrey Springs is at 36; Zack Wheeler is at 73. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.