Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Predictions June 27, 2023: R. Suarez vs J. Taillon
The Philadelphia Phillies (40-37) will be looking to extend their win streak on the road to seven games when they take on the Chicago Cubs (37-39) in a three-game series
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies (40-37) will be looking to extend their win streak on the road to seven games when they take on the Chicago Cubs (37-39) in a three-game series beginning Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Ranger Suarez, 1-2, 3.50 ERA, will represent the Phillies on the mound while Jameson Taillon, 2-5, 6.71 ERA, makes the start for the Cubs. Despite their overall record, the Cubs have bested the Phillies in recent meetings, boasting a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups. The betting odds have the Phillies as the favorite with an opening line of -130 and current line of -128. This should be an interesting matchup, given the stats of both teams and the familiarity between them.
Chicago Cubs Excel in Recent Games, Seeking to Extend Winning Streak Against Philadelphia Phillies
The Chicago Cubs have had notable success in recent games, having won four of their last five and looking to extend that lead with a win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago has enjoyed success in both their pitching and batting, sitting at 16th and 18th in batting average (.248) and slugging percentage (.402) respectively, while also placing at 10th and 11th in ERA (3.91) and WHIP (1.26) for pitching. Nico Hoerner leads in batting average (.282), leaving Patrick Wisdom at the top with 14 home runs. Despite giving up four runs on eight hits in his last start, pitcher Taillon must put forth a stronger effort in order to help the Cubs gain a victory and potentially leading the series against their opponents.