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Phillies Favored Over Pirates in Three-Game Series, Can Pirates Upset?

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies will face off in a three-game series starting on Friday, with Andrew Heaney taking the mound for the Pirates and Ranger Suarez pitching for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win this matchup, with an opening line of -210. Can the Phillies come out on top by multiple runs? Stay tuned for the Pirates vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +189 | Phillies -210
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-120) | Phillies -1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 68%.

Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Andrew Heaney will be starting the next series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, coming off a strong outing against Atlanta where he gave up only two runs in six innings. Overall, Heaney has been decent this season, with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. The Pirates recently fired their manager and responded with a series win against the Braves, but struggled in a road series against the Mets. Pittsburgh has a poor road record at 6-16 and is averaging the fewest runs per game in the league at 3.08. Oneil Cruz has been a standout hitter for the team, while Bryan Reynolds has been struggling at the plate. Joey Bart has been solid, and the pitching staff has a 4.01 ERA, ranking them 16th in the league. With a power ranking of 24, the Pirates are ranked 30th in offense, 20th in defense, and have a 15-29 record for the season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Philadelphia Phillies will have Ranger Suarez starting the upcoming series after making just two starts due to injury. Suarez struggled in his season debut against Arizona but bounced back with a strong outing against the Guardians. The veteran southpaw has an impressive history of success against the Pirates. The Phillies recently recorded a series win in Cleveland but stumbled against the Cardinals at home. They are currently 2.5 games behind the Mets in the NL East and have a solid record at home. Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been key offensive contributors, with Schwarber hitting six home runs this month and Turner boasting a .770 OPS. Nick Castellanos was a threat against the Pirates last year. The Phillies have been scoring an average of 4.70 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.90 ERA. They are ranked 9th in power rankings and 9th in offense, scoring an average of 4.71 runs per game. The team is also ranked 15th in defense, giving up an average of 4.17 runs per game, and currently has a 25-18 overall record. Pittsburgh recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh Pirates Show Improvement Under New Management, Ready to Challenge Philadelphia Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement since making changes to their managerial staff. They displayed a strong performance in a recent series against the Braves, ultimately winning. Despite facing the Mets this week, the Pirates remained competitive, with both defeats in the series being by just one run. Overall, the Pirates were able to limit the Mets to six runs throughout the series. As the Phillies prepare to face the Pirates, they should not underestimate their opponent, as the Pirates have a 3-3 record in their past six games. Pitcher Andrew Heaney has been a standout player for the Pirates, consistently conceding two or fewer runs in the majority of his performances this season. On the other hand, Phillies' pitcher Ranger Suarez has had limited playtime due to injury, resulting in a higher run average in his limited appearances this season.

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