Philadelphia Phillies Lead NL East, Begin Series with Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies (68-49), leaders of the National League East by a commanding 5.5 games, are coming off a weekend sweep of the Rangers. They have won three straight road games and seven of nine games this month, with notable offensive contributions from Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa. Taijuan Walker is scheduled to start for Philadelphia in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.