The Philadelphia Phillies continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM EDT. This marks the third game between the two clubs this season.
Philadelphia sends left-hander Jesus Luzardo to the mound. He holds a 3-0 record with a 1.94 ERA. Tampa Bay counters with right-hander Ryan Pepiot, who has a 2-4 record and a 4.23 ERA.
Fans can watch the Philadelphia Phillies game broadcast on NBCSP. For viewers outside the local market, MLB Network will carry the game.
Radio coverage is available on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM. Listeners can stream radio broadcasts through MLB Audio.
Streaming options are available for those in the Philadelphia television market via nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBCSP app. NBCSP is also accessible on streaming services like FuboTV, Hulu, and YouTube TV. The game is also offered on MLB.TV for subscribers.
The Phillies enter the contest with a 21-15 record, placing them second in the NL East division standings. Tampa Bay stands at 16-20, third in the AL East. Philadelphia has performed well when scoring five or more runs, holding a 15-3 record in such games.
In their last 10 outings, the Phillies have gone 8-2, recording a .285 batting average and a 2.64 ERA. They have outscored opponents by 27 runs over this span. Tampa Bay is 4-6 in their last 10 games with a .207 batting average and a 4.25 ERA. They have been outscored by 17 runs.
Several players are dealing with injuries for both teams. J.T. Realmuto for the Phillies is day-to-day with a foot issue, and Jose Ruiz is on the 15-day IL with a neck issue. The Rays have multiple players on the injured list, including Shane McClanahan (60-Day IL, tricep) and Josh Lowe (10-Day IL, oblique).
Fans interested in future games should note the Phillies have a game scheduled for Apple TV+ later in the season. That game is set for Friday, June 20, when they host the New York Mets.
