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Philadelphia Phillies Look to Secure Series Win Against Arizona Diamondbacks in Sunday Showdown

On Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final game of their series at Chase Field. Cristopher Sánchez will start for the Phillies, with a record of 8-7 and a 3.27 ERA, while Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The Phillies won the first game of the series but lost the second game. The game is set for 4:10 PM Eastern time. The Phillies are favored to win, with a current line of -128.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -128 | Diamondbacks +117
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+126) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-146)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 56%.

Philadelphia vs Arizona Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies' three-game winning streak was snapped on Friday with a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reliever Jeff Hoffman took the loss after giving up a game-winning home run in the ninth inning. Starter Zach Wheeler had a solid outing, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on seven hits. Bryce Harper hit his 26th home run of the season, while Alec Bohm had two hits to raise his batting average to .298. The Phillies' offense has been strong recently, scoring six runs or more in four of their last six games. In terms of rankings, Philadelphia is 8th in offense, 3rd in defense, and has a season record of 69-48. Additionally, outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring issue.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six games, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Phillies at home. Catcher Adrian Del Castillo hit his first big league home run to secure the win, with outfielder Joc Pederson also contributing a home run. The pitching staff has been impressive, with starter Ryne Nelson going 7.1 innings and reliever Justin Martinez earning his fifth win of the season. Manager Torey Lovullo praised Del Castillo's performance, noting the excitement of seeing young players succeed. Key injuries include first baseman Christian Walker and catcher Gabriel Moreno on the IL. Despite their recent success, the Diamondbacks rank first in offense, 23rd in defense, and have an overall record of 65-53, with Philadelphia winning two out of three recent matchups.

Phillies Poised for Victory Against Diamondbacks with Stellar Pitching and Hitting Performance

Sanchez delivered an impressive performance in his previous outing against the Diamondbacks earlier this season, pitching seven shutout innings and securing the win. Leading up to the current series, the Phillies have demonstrated their ability to outperform the Diamondbacks with victories in five of their last six matchups, including a successful three out of four games in Arizona last season. Philadelphia hitters have shown exceptional performance at Chase Field, boasting a strong .330 batting average and a .520 slugging percentage in their last seven games at the venue. The Phillies have had a solid track record on the road in 2024, winning over 52% of their away games and triumphing in four of their last six matches outside of their home stadium. Notably, the Phillies stand out in pitching, with a fifth place ranking in league ERA at 3.48 overall and seventh in road ERA at 3.65. In contrast, the Diamondbacks will have to navigate the absence of two key starters, Walker and Morena, who are currently on the injured list. Considering these factors, statistical analysis and recent trends heavily favor the Phillies for a victory in Sunday's game.

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