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Philadelphia Phillies Look to Take First Place in NL East Against Chicago White Sox at Rate Field

The Philadelphia Phillies (60-44) will be looking to take first place in the NL East as they face the Chicago White Sox (38-67) at Rate Field on Monday night. Cristopher Sanchez (9-2, 2.40 ERA) will start for the Phillies, while Davis Martin (2-8, 3.49 ERA) will take the mound for the White Sox. Philadelphia has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Chicago. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Phillies vs. White Sox matchup. Please note, this preview was written prior to Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -215 | White Sox +180
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-130) | White Sox +1.5 (+108)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 68%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have rebounded from a series loss to the Angels with series victories over the Red Sox and Yankees. They currently sit in second place in the NL East standings, just half a game behind the Mets. The team will look to overtake the division lead and secure the series win in their upcoming game on Monday.

Philadelphia boasts strong offensive statistics, averaging 4.71 runs per game (eighth in the league) with a .256 batting average (fourth in the league). Trea Turner leads the team with a .296 batting average, while Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs (36) and RBI (84).

Defensively, the Phillies are giving up an average of 3.99 runs per game (eighth in the league) with opponents hitting .244 against them (17th in the league). In his last start, Sanchez pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 12 batters.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have shown improvement over the past week, winning six of their last eight games. Despite being at the bottom of the AL Central standings, 12.5 games out of fourth place, the team is looking to maintain their momentum and take the series lead in their upcoming game on Monday.

Chicago's offensive numbers are currently ranked in the bottom tier of the league, with an average of 3.75 runs per game, a .226 batting average, a .299 on base percentage, and a .359 slugging percentage. Lenyn Sosa leads the team with a .264 batting average, while Miguel Vargas leads in home runs with 12 and RBI with 41.

On the defensive side, the White Sox are giving up an average of 4.42 runs per game, with opponents hitting .251 against them. Their 4.10 ERA and 1.38 WHIP also rank in the lower half of the league. In his last start, pitcher Martin allowed three hits and four runs in five innings, resulting in a 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Philadelphia Phillies Hold Advantage in Matchup Against Chicago White Sox - Betting Recommendation on Run Line

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a winning streak, securing four victories in their last five games. On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox have struggled, losing four of their last six home games. Philadelphia holds the advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers. They will face Martin, who has struggled on the mound with a total of 10 runs conceded in his recent three starts. Additionally, Chicago's bullpen is among the weakest in the league, posing a challenge for them to contain Philadelphia's offense.

Conversely, Chicago's offense may face difficulties as they have not performed well against left-handed pitchers. Facing the dominant Sanchez, who has only given up six runs in his last six starts, Chicago's scoring potential may be limited. Sanchez has allowed just three runs in his last three road starts, which bodes well for Philadelphia's chances. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place a bet on Philadelphia on the run line.

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