What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies close out their series with a finale in Philadelphia, carried on MLB Network alongside a Banana Boat broadcast. The Phillies lead the series 2-1 entering the game.
Why it matters: The finale carries standings weight for two clubs headed in different directions. Philadelphia sits at 49-38 and has taken the last two meetings, while Pittsburgh, at 43-44, is fighting to stay near .500 and avoid dropping the set.
By the numbers: Philadelphia enters 49-38 on the season, winners of two straight, averaging 4.5 runs and allowing 4.4. Pittsburgh is 43-44, having lost two of its last five, scoring 5.1 and allowing 4.9. In the current series, the Pirates took the opener 11-7 (June 29) before the Phillies answered 8-0 (June 30) and 10-6 (July 1). Philadelphia also swept the earlier May meetings at PNC Park, 6-0 and 6-0.
What to watch: Watch whether Pittsburgh's bats can hold up after back-to-back losses, and whether Philadelphia extends its winning streak to close the series at home.