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Philadelphia Phillies Favored to Win Middle Game of Interleague Series Against Toronto Blue Jays

In this article, we provide a prediction for the middle game of an interleague series between the Blue Jays and Phillies in Philadelphia. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous series, with Toronto sweeping St. Louis and Philadelphia defeating the Cubs. Bowden Francis will start for the Blue Jays and Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies. Philadelphia is favored to win, with the betting line opening at -155 and remaining unchanged. This article was written before the conclusion of the series opener. Stay tuned for more updates from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +139 | Phillies -155
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-150) | Phillies -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 61%.

Toronto vs Philadelphia Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays recently swept St. Louis on the road, earning their 12th win in 14 games. They currently have a record of 38-30 and are second in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 4.5 games. In their last game against St. Louis, Toronto had 10 hits, with Ernie Clement leading the team with three. The Blue Jays struggled with runners in scoring position, going two for 10 in that situation. Eric Lauer pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs, while Spencer Turnbull earned the win by throwing two scoreless innings. Yariel Rodriguez closed the game for his first save of the season. Bowden Francis will make his 14th start of the season for the Blue Jays, entering the game with a 2-8 record and a 6.13 ERA. Toronto is ranked 14th in offense, averaging 4.34 runs per game, and 19th in defense, allowing 4.33 runs per game.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Philadelphia Phillies won two out of three games against the Cubs and are currently standing second in the NL East, 5.5 games behind the Mets. The team had a strong performance in the rubber game against the Cubs, with Alec Bohm and Trea Turner leading the offense. Pitcher Jesus Luzardo bounced back with an impressive performance, earning the win. Cristopher Sanchez will start the next game for the Phillies, looking to improve on his last outing. The team has a power ranking of 27 and ranks 9th in offense, averaging 4.55 runs per game. Toronto has a record of 38-29 and went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Philadelphia.

Blue Jays on a Winning Streak, But Pitching Woes Loom Large

Toronto has been performing well recently, with 12 wins in their last 14 games. However, it must be noted that Francis has struggled in his recent outings. He was the pitcher for both of the Blue Jays' losses in this stretch, where he allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits in just 1.2 innings against the Phillies on June 3. On the other hand, Sanchez, despite coming off a tough loss against the Pirates, has historically performed well against the Blue Jays in his three career starts. Given his success against Francis in their last matchup, the Phillies are likely to capitalize on the pitching situation and secure a victory in this upcoming game.

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