Cristopher Sanchez has been absolutely electric and is coming off one his career best performances, a complete game gem against a very good Red Sox lineup. With that being said, this matchup is more difficult than it may appear against a Chicago lineup that ranks top 10 in OPS over the last 30 days. It’s also worth noting that Sanchez is coming off a season high pitch count, in addition to pitchers often under performing following complete games. It’s difficult for almost any pitcher to record an out in the 7th inning.
Vargas went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Tigers.
Sandlin did not factor into the decision in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Tigers, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings.
Peters was diagnosed with a left shoulder/rib contusion following his exit from Friday's game against Detroit.
Mayza (3-4) was tagged with the loss against the Mets on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk in one-third of an inning.
Sosa went 3-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Phillies' 6-3 loss to the Mets on Friday.
Peters was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with an apparent head injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Bowlan was diagnosed with a mild right groin strain Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Mayza will serve as an opener for the Phillies in Friday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Montgomery (wrist) is starting at shortstop and batting eight for Friday's game against the Tigers.
