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Diamondbacks host Phillies as wild-card chase intensifies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:01 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Diamondbacks host Phillies as wild-card chase intensifies

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies on August 31 in a critical three-game series at Chase Field. The Phillies currently occupy the second NL wild-card spot, leading the Diamondbacks by three games. The matchup could see the return of infielder Ketel Marte. Following the Phillies series, the Diamondbacks will head to Houston to take on the Astros. Game times for the Phillies series are set for 6:40 p.m. on August 31 and September 1, and 12:40 p.m. on September 2.

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Status Watch

•Diamondbacks come off a rare day off on August 30.
•Phillies are two games ahead of the Padres and three ahead of the Diamondbacks.
•Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are key contributors for the Phillies.
•Next, Diamondbacks face Astros after the Phillies series.

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12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' week sees Phillies and maybe Ketel Marte's return

What they're saying

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After a rare Sunday off for the Diamondbacks, the focus shifts to the National League wild-card race when Arizona hosts the Phillies on Aug. 31, 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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