Philadelphia Phillies vs
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Phillies set to face off against Tigers in battle of standout pitchers Suarez and Skubal

The Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series at Comerica Park on Tuesday night. Lefty Ranger Suarez will take the mound for the Phillies, boasting an impressive 1.76 ERA, while Tarik Skubal will start for the Tigers with a 2.50 ERA. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET, with Philadelphia opening as the road favorite. Suarez (1.75 ERA) and Skubal (2.5 ERA) are expected to deliver a competitive matchup, with the Phillies currently holding a slight edge in the betting odds at -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -125 | Tigers +114
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+140) | Tigers +1.5 (-158)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 56%.

Philadelphia vs Detroit Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies will start left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez in the second game of the upcoming inter-league series. Suarez had a strong performance in his last start, delivering his 10th quality start of the season by allowing just one run on six hits over six innings. Despite his impressive performance, the Phillies bullpen ultimately blew the game. Suarez will take his 1.75 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 95:19 K: BB into the game against Detroit. The Phillies pitching staff has posted a 3.09 ERA, the lowest in the Majors, and their offense ranks fourth in OPS and second in runs scored per game. With a power ranking of 3, the Phillies hold a seven-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East and have a record of 52-26 this season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

Left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to start the second game of the series, coming off back-to-back losses in his previous starts. Despite recent struggles, Skubal maintains a solid 2.50 ERA and 0.97 WHIP for the season. The Detroit Tigers, currently five games below .500, will face one of the top offenses in the Majors in their upcoming game. In terms of power ranking, the Tigers rank 22nd overall, with the offense ranked at #20 and the defense at #13. The team holds a record of 36-42 and recently defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in their last three matchups.

Tarik Skubal's Recent Struggles Raise Concerns for Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have benefitted from consistent pitching by left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal throughout the season. However, his recent performances have been less than ideal, with losses in his last two starts. In his most recent outing against Atlanta, Skubal surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks in just four innings. Against the Astros the week prior, he struggled with only two strikeouts and gave up four runs. The upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies poses a significant challenge, as they rank fourth in OPS and second in runs per game. Phillies pitcher Suarez has been a standout performer, allowing three earned runs or fewer in all but one of his 15 starts. With a six-game winning streak against the Tigers, the Phillies are favored to win by a margin of two or more runs.

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