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Phillies Look to Even the Series Against Guardians in Sunday Night Baseball Clash

The MLB continues with Sunday Night Baseball featuring the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. In the final game of their three-game series, the Guardians are looking to build on their 6-0 victory in the opener. The Phillies are favored with a -164 moneyline and the total sits at 7.5 runs. Zack Wheeler will be starting for the Phillies with a 3.35 ERA, while Luis Ortiz will take the mound for the Guardians with a 5.3 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Check out our full MLB picks for Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -165 | Guardians +145
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+105) | Guardians +1.5 (-124)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 62%.

Philadelphia vs Cleveland Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies started the week strong with a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, their fourth consecutive series victory. However, their offense struggled in a loss to Cleveland on Friday night. The team has been performing well offensively in recent weeks, with Kyle Schwarber leading the way with five home runs and a .961 OPS. Bryce Harper has room for improvement with a .229 batting average. Pitcher Zack Wheeler, who has a 3-1 record this season, will be taking the mound on Sunday against the Guardians. The Phillies are currently ranked 8th in offense, 16th in defense, and have a 23-16 record this season, earning them a power ranking of 14.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Phillies on Friday. Key contributors include DH Kyle Manzardo, CF Angel Martinez, and 3B Jose Ramirez. The team has been performing well, with eight wins in their last 10 games. They have been hitting .246/.320/.403 with 22 doubles and 17 home runs over the past two weeks. Manzardo leads the team with nine home runs and 22 RBI. Pitcher Luis Ortiz is set to start on Sunday with a 2-3 record and a 5.30 ERA this season. Despite his recent performance, Ortiz has been successful against the Phillies in the past. Overall, the Guardians have a power ranking of 24 and rank 17th in offense, scoring an average of 4.24 runs per game. Their defense ranks 22nd, giving up an average of 4.62 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Phillies won two out of three games against Cleveland.

Philadelphia Phillies Favored to Win Against Luis Ortiz in Upcoming Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies are favored in their upcoming matchup against Luis Ortiz, despite his strong historical performance against them. Although the Phillies have a limited track record of success against Ortiz, he has struggled in the majority of his recent starts. Zack Wheeler, on the other hand, has been consistent in allowing only two runs per start with impressive FIP and opposing OPS numbers. Wheeler's performance, as evidenced by his high expected ERA percentile ranking, is expected to outshine Ortiz's performance. Both teams have shown a preference for hitting right-handed pitchers, with the Philadelphia bullpen boasting strong left-handed options. The Phillies are likely to capitalize on Ortiz's recent struggles and maintain their offensive momentum against the Guardians.

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