The Philadelphia Phillies (1-3) host the Cincinnati Reds (3-1) in game two of their three-game series today.
The Phillies are coming off a 3-6 loss against the Reds yesterday. Christopher Sanchez pitched 5.0 innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs, and struck out eight batters in the loss. Trea Turner was 2 for 4 in the game, driving in a run and scoring. Alec Bohm finished 1 for 3 on the day with 2 RBIs.
Andrew Abbott lasted 5.1 innings for the Reds, allowing three hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters. Spencer Steer went 2 for 5 in the game, driving in four runs and smashing a home run in the win.
Can the Phillies bounce back and tie the series, or will the Reds wrap things up in Philly today?
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Cincinnati Reds |
+1.5 -162 |
O9 -108 |
+120 |
| Philadelphia Phillies |
-1.5 +136 |
U9 -112 |
-142 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Details
- Fixture: Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies
- Date and Time: April 2, 2024 @ 6:40 pm EST
- Location: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Weather: Rainy and 45 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Philadelphia Phillies | vs. | Cincinnati Reds |
| 1-3 | Record | 3-1 |
| 3.75 | Runs/G | 6.50 |
| .223 | BA | .298 |
| .616 | OPS | .900 |
| 3 | HR | 7 |
| 7 | SB | 11 |
| 7.30 | ERA | 3.89 |
| 1.65 | WHIP | 1.27 |
| 9.50 | K/G | 10.25 |
| 1 | Quality Starts | 1 |
| 1 | Errors | 1 |
Key Stats
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are projected to send Spencer Turnbull to the mound for today’s game. Turnbull went 1-4 last year with a 7.26 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 7 games. Alec Bohm leads the team with a .333 batting average, four RBIs, and an OBP of .429. J.T. Realmuto has a team-high one home run, while Kyle Schwarber has collected five hits.
Cincinnati Reds
Graham Ashcraft is the probable starting pitcher for the Reds today. Ashcraft finished last season with a 7-9 record, a 4.76 ERA, and 111 strikeouts in 26 games. Spencer Steer leads the team with a .400 batting average and six hits. Jonathan India carries an OBP of .615, while Nick Martini has smashed two home runs and drove in seven RBIs.
Game Prediction
This could be a high-scoring game, but I will give the Reds the pitching advantage in this one. I trust Ashcraft more than Turnbull, and this Reds lineup has been firing on all cylinders to start the year. But what worries me is the fight in this Philly team. There are a lot of veterans and even more firepower in the lineup. While I see both of these teams making the postseason this year, I am rolling with the hotter team today. Give me the Reds on the ML.
Final Pick
Cincinnati Reds ML (+120)
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