Philadelphia is coming off an 8-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

That and starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez worked well enough to give the Phillies their fourth win in five starts. It also was part of Kepler’s larger plan for the sellout crowd 43,711 in South Philadelphia trying to make it home through other politically well-intentioned crowds in “No Kings” demonstrations.

The Philadelphia Phillies are locked into a tight race with the New York Mets, and the Washington Nationals could hold the key to taking control of the division.

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves at a pivotal crossroads 48 days out from the trade deadline.

On the rotation side, right-hander Tyler Glasnow threw live batting practice to minor league hitters for the first time since he went down with shoulder inflammation in late April.