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Reds vs Phillies: Cincinnati Looks to Extend Winning Streak in Final Game of Series

The Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, with the Reds looking to continue their winning streak after defeating the Phillies in the first game. The Reds trail the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central by seven games, while the Phillies are just a half-game ahead of the New York Mets in the NL East. Cincinnati will be without 10 pitchers and three position players, while Philadelphia will be missing two pitchers and first baseman Carson Taylor. Chase Burns and Zack Wheeler are set to start as pitchers, with Philadelphia opening as the betting favorite at -225. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis in our in-depth prediction of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +195 | Phillies -225
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-107) | Phillies -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 69%.

Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds currently rank 9th in runs scored with 413, while also having a batting average of .248, an on-base percentage of .320, and a slugging percentage of .400 which all rank 15th in the league. Elly De La Cruz leads the team with 18 home runs and 60 RBI, followed by Spencer Steer with 10 home runs and Gavin Lux with 37 RBI. The team has hit 145 doubles, 11 triples, and 94 home runs for a total of 248 extra-base hits in 88 games. On the pitching side, the Reds rank 9th in batting average against, 11th in WHIP and Quality Starts, and 16th in ERA. Brady Singer leads in wins, while Nick Lodolo leads in ERA and strikeouts. Rookie right-hander Chase Burns will start on Sunday with a record of 0-1 and a 13.50 ERA. Overall, the Reds are ranked 21st in power rankings, with a 9th ranking in offense, 17th in defense, and a season record of 46-42.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies have shown strong offensive numbers this season, ranking third in on-base percentage and fifth in batting average. They currently have 40 runs scored and 244 extra-base hits in 88 games. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 26 home runs and 60 RBI, while Trea Turner and Nick Castellanos have 11 home runs each. Philadelphia also has seven players with 30 or more RBI. On the pitching side, the Phillies lead the league in Quality Starts and will start Zack Wheeler on Sunday, who has an impressive 2.27 ERA and 136 strikeouts. Overall, the Phillies have a power ranking of 1 and are currently 51-37, with a solid offense and defense. In their last three matchups, Cincinnati went 1-2 against Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Dominates at Home with Strong Performance, While Cincinnati Struggles Against NL East Opponents

Philadelphia has demonstrated strong performance in home games, winning eight of their last 11. On the other hand, Cincinnati has struggled in recent matches against teams from the National League East, losing five of their last seven games. Cincinnati did manage to start the series with a win on Friday, following a series where they lost two out of three contests against Boston. Philadelphia, after defeating San Diego in two of three games, experienced a setback in their recent match against Cincinnati. Cincinnati's young starter Chase Burns, with only two career starts, has faced challenges, allowing 11 hits and eight runs in just 5.1 innings. In contrast, Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler has been consistent and impressive in his last five outings, allowing only 20 hits and two runs in 31 innings, contributing to Philadelphia's success in four of the last five games.

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