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Philadelphia Phillies Favored to Win Against Cincinnati Reds in Second Game of Series at Great American Ball Park, Pitching Matchup and Betting Odds Revealed

The Philadelphia Phillies (14-8) will face the Cincinnati Reds (12-9) in the second game of their series at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday night. Cristopher Sanchez and Andrew Abbott will be the starting pitchers for their respective teams. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with the current line at -124. Both teams will be looking to break the tie in their last 10 meetings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -124 | Reds +111
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+130) | Reds +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 55%.

Philadelphia vs Cincinnati Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well recently, coming into this series following two consecutive series sweeps. They will be looking to even up their season series against the Reds after losing two out of three games in their first matchup of the season. The team is currently averaging 4.36 runs per game, with a batting average of .247 (13th in the league), on-base percentage of .319 (14th), and slugging percentage of .390 (14th). Trea Turner leads the team with a .348 batting average, Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs with six, and Alec Bohm leads in RBI with 18. The pitching has been strong, with the team giving up 3.41 runs per game and opponents having a .218 batting average against them (third in the league). In the last start, Sanchez performed well with five hits and one run given up in six innings. However, Bryce Harper will be ruled out of this game. The Phillies currently hold a 15-8 record for the season and are ranked #15 in offense, #7 in defense, and have a power ranking of 6.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds bounced back from a series loss to Seattle with a sweep of the Angels over the weekend. They will look to maintain their momentum and move up in the NL Central standings. The Reds are averaging 5.33 runs per game with a .225 batting average (24th in the league), .311 on base percentage (19th), and .399 slugging percentage (10th). Spencer Steer leads the team with a .307 batting average and 18 RBI, while Elly De La Cruz leads with six home runs. The pitching has been solid, giving up 3.86 runs per game with a .231 opponent batting average (11th), 3.92 ERA (12th), and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Abbott will need another solid start to secure a win. Frankie Montas is questionable for the upcoming game. The Reds have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 7th for offense, 11th for defense, and have a 12-10 overall record. Philadelphia went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Phillies Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Cincinnati Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies have demonstrated strong performance in their recent games, winning six out of their last seven games and four out of their last six road games. Offensively, they have been scoring consistently, with five straight games of at least five runs. The Phillies are particularly effective against left-handed pitchers, boasting a batting average close to .280 in such matchups. This bodes well for their upcoming game, as they face Abbott, who has allowed six runs in his last three starts. Despite giving up three runs in his lone home start, Abbott may struggle against the Phillies' potent offense.

On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds have won three of their last four games and four of their last six home games. While they have been performing well offensively, scoring 17 runs in their last three games, they may face challenges in this upcoming matchup. The Reds have struggled against left-handed pitchers, and Sanchez of the Phillies has been in good form, conceding only three runs in his last two starts. Furthermore, Sanchez has effectively contained the Reds' offense in their previous encounters. Considering these factors, the Philadelphia Phillies are a strong choice to cover the spread in this game.

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