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Philadelphia Phillies Look to Sweep Colorado Rockies in Thursday Afternoon Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies are set to conclude their four-game series with a Thursday afternoon matchup. The Phillies, with a season record of 30-18, hold a 5-0 lead in the season series. Ranger Suarez will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies, while German Marquez will take the mound for the Rockies. Despite the Phillies being the betting favorite at -285, the question remains if Marquez and the Rockies can keep the game within reach. Stay tuned for the Phillies vs. Rockies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -285 | Rockies +252
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-194) | Rockies +1.5 (+158)
• Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 74%.

Philadelphia vs Colorado Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez will be taking the mound on Thursday afternoon after a solid performance in his recent outing against the Pirates. Despite only making three starts this season due to injury, Suarez has been impressive, with a 5.09 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. The Phillies continue to perform well, currently leading their division ahead of the Mets and winning four of their last five series. Alec Bohm has been a standout at the plate in May, while J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos have also made contributions. Overall, the Phillies are scoring an average of 4.82 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 3.76 ERA. With a power ranking of 5, Philadelphia is ranked 9th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a strong record of 30-18 this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, with German Marquez continuing to have a challenging year on the mound. Marquez's recent performance against the Diamondbacks was disappointing, adding to his poor season statistics of an 8.78 ERA and 1-6 record. The Rockies pitching staff as a whole is ranked last in all categories, contributing to their overall record of 8-40. However, Jordan Beck has been a bright spot with a solid OPS this month, while Ryan McMahon and Brenton Doyle have been struggling at the plate. Despite their offensive struggles, the Rockies managed to defeat the Phillies in their recent matchups. Overall, the Rockies have a power ranking of 30 and rank low in both offense and defense categories.

Philadelphia Phillies Dominate While Colorado Rockies Struggle: Pitching Matchup Favors Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have sustained a strong winning streak, securing victory in six consecutive games. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies have struggled this season, only winning eight games so far with a home record of 5-18 as of Wednesday night. Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez has been particularly impressive lately, allowing just three runs in his last two appearances. Suarez has historically performed well against the Rockies, boasting a notable 2.81 ERA in 34 innings. On the other hand, Rockies pitcher German Marquez has struggled in recent games, giving up five or more runs in five out of his last six outings. With the Rockies experiencing multiple losses by two or more runs in their past ten games, betting on the run line may be a favorable option.

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