Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Predictions June 29, 2023: T. Walker vs K. Hendricks

: Philadelphia Phillies Charging Towards a Winning Streak Before All-Star Break!

The Philadelphia Phillies had a memorable first game of the series against the Cubs on Tuesday, dominating the matchup with a 5-1 win. Brandon Marsh made a name for himself, as the rookie belted two homers that night, while starter Ranger Suárez pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning. The Phillies are now looking to use their Tuesday win as a spark for a winning streak before the All-Star break, which would serve as a boost to their season long record of 88-74. Though their record stands relatively average, Philly has been successful in some aspects of their offense. They are currently #10 in the league for their hit percentage (.257) and even more impressively carry a #13 spot in On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS) with a score of .737. Their home runs Game 82 rounds of the top 20 in the majors, while their 59 stolen bases also rank #14. On the defensive side of things, the team’s pitching staff has held an ERA of 4.19, which is good enough for #16 in the MLB, and a WHIP (Walks plus Hits divided by Innings Pitched) of 1.26, good for #11 in the standings. Taking the hill for Philly on Thursday is 11-year-veteran Walker. The ace of the staff has shown impressive results over the last seven performances, allowing eight earned runs over a span of 31.1 innings with five of the seven games ending in yielding one or fewer runs. Walker also earned himself a two-hitter earlier this season against the Cubs in a 5.1 inning match-up which he also held scoreless. With 1-2 record and a 3.00 ERA against the Cubs in his career along with 39 strikeouts in 27.0 innings pitched, Walker is ready to dominate. Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies have put on a strong face this season, and with the electric performance by Marsh and Suárez on Tuesday, there could be an exciting shift to an even longer winning streak before the All-Star break. With the grace of the baseball gods, Walker will provide an encouraging hill start on Thursday and hopefully the Phillies will be soaring with a shot of momentum for the rest of the season. #RingTheBell

Cubs' Hendricks makes successful return with dominant performance as team remains in division hunt

Returning from a long shoulder tear, Cubs pitcher Hendricks has pitched well, holding four out of his last five opponents to two or fewer runs. The Chicago Cubs currently remain in the hunt for their division title as they hold a record of 37-40, just 3.5 games out of first place. As the first half of the season winds down, the Cubs have been dominant winning 11 of their last 15 games. Looking at the stats, Chicago's offense ranks at #11, averaging 4.58 runs per game and a .247 batting average, with 85 home runs and 59 stolen bases. On the other hand, the Cubs defense is also strong coming in at #11, boasting a 3.96 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Philadelphia faced the Cubs last week and fared poorly, losing all three games. While their offense was strong, the Cubs defense was impressive, with a stunning play from their outfielders. Chicago's pitcher, Hendricks, showed no signs of rust in his first outing since July last year, a performance that has been followed by 4 out of 5 more games with two or fewer runs. Hendricks may prove to be a lethal weapon in the second half, as he holds a 4-2 with a 4.46 ERA and 36 strikeouts against the Philadelphia matchups in the past. Currently, the Cubs are ranked #5 in power rankings with an overall record of 37-40.

Philadelphia vs Chicago Matchup Stats Curated Picks & Predictions

56% of SportsJaw predicts Chicago Cubs to win.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 54%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict Philadelphia Phillies to win and the total score to be 9.5.

AI Scorecaster: Philadelphia 3 to Chicago 5

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Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as MLB Predictions