Overview
- The Phillies listed Kyle Schwarber as the designated hitter and leadoff hitter with Christopher Sánchez as their starter in the May 27 lineup reported by Underdog MLB and republished by HEAVY.
- The Padres moved Manny Machado to the designated hitter role and named Walker Buehler as their starter in the same Underdog MLB lineup report.
- Philadelphia entered the finale with a 2-0 series lead and a chance to sweep after a 4-3 win in the previous game when Schwarber had one hit in five at-bats.
- Manny Machado homered and went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk in the prior game, but San Diego has been uneven recently with a 12-12 May record and a short losing streak.
- The lineup and starter announcements come from a limited source (Underdog MLB via HEAVY) and managers could still make last-minute changes, while San Diego’s late-inning bullpen swings remain a background concern for the finale.