Phillies host Rays in final 2026 regular-season series

Philadelphia opens its final 2026 regular-season series against Tampa Bay at 6:40 p.m.; the Rays have secured a playoff spot, while the Phillies still need to qualify. Cristopher Sanchez (18-6, 2.93 ERA) and Freddy Peralta (3.60 ERA in nine Rays starts) are the starters.

Sanchez is set for his final start of the season. Peralta started the year with the Mets before being traded to Tampa Bay; the article says he improved after the move. NBCSP will televise the game locally.