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Philadelphia Phillies Seek First Place in NL East Against San Francisco Giants in Crucial Wednesday Matchup

In a pivotal matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies (53-39) look to secure first place in the NL East as they take on the San Francisco Giants (51-42) at Oracle Park on Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET. Jesus Luzardo (7-5, 4.44 ERA) will start for the Phillies, while Justin Verlander (0-6, 4.84 ERA) will take the mound for the Giants. San Francisco holds a slight edge in recent matchups, going 6-4 against Philadelphia in their last 10 meetings. The Phillies are favored to win with a betting line of -130. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this crucial game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -130 | Giants +115
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+130) | Giants +1.5 (-147)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 57%.

Philadelphia vs San Francisco Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies recently experienced two consecutive losses after a two-game winning streak. They are currently tied with New York for the best record in the NL East and are aiming to secure sole possession of first place with a win on Wednesday. Philadelphia averages 4.53 runs per game, ranking 12th in the league, with a .255 batting average (8th), .329 on base percentage (4th), and .404 slugging percentage (13th). Trea Turner leads the team with a .298 batting average, while Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs (28) and RBI (65). Defensively, the Phillies are giving up 3.97 runs per game (9th), with opponents batting .244 against them (16th), a 3.70 ERA (9th), and a 1.25 WHIP (14th). In their most recent game, Luzardo struggled, allowing six hits and six runs in two innings in a 9-6 loss to Cincinnati. The Phillies are ranked 11th in offense (scoring 4.55 runs per game), 10th in defense (allowing 3.97 runs per game), and hold a season record of 53-38, with a power ranking of 6.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants have performed well recently, winning five out of their last six games. They are currently second in the NL West standings, trailing the Dodgers by five games. The team will look to close the gap with a win on Wednesday. Offensively, the Giants rank 22nd in the league with an average of 4.17 runs per game and 24th with a .232 batting average. However, they excel defensively, giving up an average of 3.82 runs per game, which is fifth in the league. In their last matchup, the Giants suffered an 11-2 loss to the Athletics, with Verlander giving up seven hits and six runs in three innings. The Giants have a power ranking of 20 and a record of 50-42. Against Philadelphia, they have gone 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Philadelphia Phillies poised to capitalize on road success against struggling San Francisco Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies have recently displayed strong performance on the road, winning three out of their last five games, while the San Francisco Giants have struggled at home, losing three of their last five games. Philadelphia's advantage lies in their ability to excel against right-handed pitchers, which will work in their favor as they face Verlander, who has shown signs of weakness on the mound by allowing 10 runs in his last three starts. In contrast, San Francisco's offense may face challenges as they have a batting average of just over .210 against left-handers. Luzardo, pitching for Philadelphia, has performed well in previous starts, only giving up seven runs in his last four games, indicating that he may be able to effectively contain San Francisco's offense. Considering these factors, it is recommended to take Philadelphia on the money line.

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