By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor 
San Diego, CA — The Philadelphia Phillies (43-73) have lost four of their last five games after winning three straight from August 6-9. Tonight, they continue their west-coast trip with game two against the San Diego Padres (52-66) at 10:10 p.m. at Petco Park.
On Monday night, the Phils and Padres opened their series with a 7-4 San Diego win, despite two home runs from Philadelphia rookie Rhys Hoskins. The 24-year-old slugger gave the Phillies a 2-1 lead with his first career long ball, but Ricardo Pinto failed to conserve the Phils' 2-1 lead, allowing five runs in two innings of work.
Mark Leiter Jr. will get the nod tonight after two strong appearances out of the bullpen. He'll be opposed by San Diego right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Center fielder Odubel Herrera is out with a left hamstring injury.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (43-73) | San Diego Padres (52-66) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Mark Leiter Jr. | RHP | Dinelson Lamet | ||
| (1-2, 4.08 ERA) | (6-4, 5.00 ERA) | ||||
Mark Leiter Jr.'s last outing, career vs. SD: Leiter is making his first start since July 4 as he's been serving as a long relief arm for the Phillies his last three appearances with the team after being recalled on July 30. Over his last two outings, Leiter has struck out 16 and surrendered just one run in 9.1 innings of work. Leiter is in the rotation due to Vince Velasquez's finger injury suffered in his last start. He hasn't faced the Padres in his young career. Leiter is 1-1 with a 3.31 ERA this season as a starter, striking out 16 and walking three in 16.1 innings.
Dinelson Lamet's last start, career vs. PHI: Lamet took a no-decision his last time outing, tossing five innings of two-run ball with five strikeouts and three walks in a 10-3 loss to the Reds. The 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic is 3-1 with a 4.03 ERA at home this season, compared to 5.72 on the road. He hasn't faced the Phillies yet in his career. Since the All-Star break, Lamet is 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in five starts.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (43-73) | San Diego Padres (52-66) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 1 | CF | Manuel Margot | R |
| 2 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 2 | 2B | Carlos Asuaje | L |
| 3 | CF | Nick Williams | L | 3 | LF | Jose Pirela | R |
| 4 | LF | Rhys Hoskins | R | 4 | SS | Yangervis Solarte | S |
| 5 | 1B | Tommy Joseph | R | 5 | 1B | Wil Myers | R |
| 6 | 3B | Maikel Franco | R | 6 | 3B | Cory Spangenberg | L |
| 7 | RF | Hyun Soo Kim | L | 7 | C | Hector Sanchez | S |
| 8 | C | Jorge Alfaro | R | 8 | RF | Hunter Renfroe | R |
| 9 | P | Mark Leiter Jr. | R | 9 | P | Dinelson Lamet | R |
Game Notes:
- Despite some head-scratching blunders in his career, Odubel Herrera can produce. Since the All-Star break, he's slashing .383/.450/.692 with 11 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, 19 strikeouts, 12 walks and two steals. His 36 doubles are good for third in all of baseball.
- Padres starter Dinelson Lamet has allowed just six earned runs over his last 23.1 innings, spanning four starts.
- The Phillies top four hitters in the lineup on Monday produced seven of the teams 11 hits with Galvis, Herrera and Hoskins each tallying a pair each and Hernandez with one.
- Per CSNPhilly.com, Scott Rolen was the last Phillie to hit a pair of homers in the game which he also hit his first career home run. Hoskins did it on Monday, his fourth big league game. Rolen's came in his 21st Major League game.
Broadcast Information:
- First pitch: 10:10 p.m.
- TV: CSN
- Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
What's Next:
- Wednesday, August 17, 2017: at San Diego Padres, 3:40 p.m.
- Petco Park
- RHP Nick Pivetta (4-7, 6.29 ERA) vs. LHP Clayton Richard (5-12, 5.14 ERA)
- TV: CSN; Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
