Phillies Look to Continue Dominance in Game Three Against Padres at Petco Park
The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are set to face off in game three of their series at Petco Park on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies took the first game with a
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are set to face off in game three of their series at Petco Park on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies took the first game with a convincing 9-3 victory on Friday. Taijuan Walker will be starting for the Phillies with an impressive 0 ERA, while Michael King will take the mound for the Padres with a 4.11 ERA. San Diego is the betting favorite with a -130 opening line that has not changed. It remains to be seen which team will emerge victorious when the game kicks off at 4:10 p.m. EDT.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Phillies +116 | Padres -130
Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-185) | Padres -1.5 (+163)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a hot streak, winning 9 out of their last 11 games. Their offense has been impressive, scoring at least five runs in eight of their past 10 matchups. They currently rank 13th in runs per game, eighth in batting average, ninth in OBP, and fifth in slugging percentage. The team has 33 homers and 27 stolen bases, ranking fourth and fifth respectively. Their walk percentage is 12th in the league. Despite a struggling bullpen, the Phillies have the seventh best staff ERA in the league. Taijuan Walker is set to make his first start of the season, hoping to contribute positively to the rotation. Overall, Philadelphia is ranked 5th in power rankings with a 18-10 record. Can they continue their success in San Diego?