Philadelphia Phillies Look to Bounce Back Against Arizona Diamondbacks After Recent Struggles

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in the second game of their four-game series on Friday night. The Phillies, who have been struggling recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, will send Zach Wheeler to the mound as their starting pitcher. Wheeler has an impressive 11-5 record with a 2.77 ERA. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have been on a hot streak, going 8-2 in their last 10 games before this series. They will start Ryne Nelson, who has an 8-6 record with a 4.65 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 9:40 EST at Chase Field, with Philadelphia opening as the betting favorite at -153.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phillies -138 | Diamondbacks +123

Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+120) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-136)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a seven-game lead in their division and are not in immediate danger of losing their position. However, they have struggled in the second half of the season, going 6-12 since the All-Star break. The offense has scored 58 runs over the last 12 games and hit .247 as a team, ranking ninth in the NL. Kyle Schwarber had a standout performance in a recent game, hitting three home runs and driving in seven runs. Pitching has also been a concern, with a 4.76 ERA over the last 12 games. Despite this, starting pitcher Wheeler has been impressive with a 2.77 ERA and 148 strikeouts. The bullpen has been average, with a 3.98 ERA ranking eighth in the NL. In terms of overall performance, Philadelphia is ranked 6 in offense, #4 in defense, and has a record of 69-46 this season. Newly acquired outfielder Austin Hays is a question mark due to a hamstring injury.