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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies Set to Face Off in Decisive Matchup at Citizens Bank Park

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. In their last ten meetings, the series is tied 5-5 with the Pirates winning four matchups. The under was 6-4 in those games. The starting pitchers will be Paul Skenes for the Pirates and Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies. Pittsburgh is currently the betting favorite at -109. Stay tuned for our Pirates vs. Phillies prediction for the upcoming game at 1:35 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -109 | Phillies -105
• Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+152) | Phillies +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 52%.

Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a challenging season so far, with a record of 15-30 and a power ranking of 24. The team dropped two of three games in their previous series against New York and are 3-7 in their last ten games. Tomorrow, they will start their ace pitcher, Paul Skenes, who has been performing well with a 2.63 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in nine starts. The Pirates will be relying on young players like O'Neil Cruz, Brian Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, and Ke'Bryan Hayes to step up and improve their standings. Despite their struggles, the team has no new injuries for their upcoming game against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies are 26-18 for the season and have been performing well, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They won game one of the series against Pittsburgh and are set to play their next game with right-hander Mick Abel making his MLB debut. Abel, the Phillies' first-round pick in 2020, has been impressive in Triple-A this season. The Phillies have a strong lineup with All-Stars and recent additions to bolster their team. However, there are some uncertainties surrounding certain players like Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott. Despite this, the Phillies are considered as one of the top teams in the NL. They are currently ranked 10th for offense, scoring an average of 4.70 runs per game, and 17th for defense, giving up 4.33 runs per game. There are no new injuries reported for the Phillies for their upcoming game against the Pirates.

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