Adam Morgan (1-0, 3.94 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (22-15) meet Dan Straily (1-1, 3.47 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (14-22) in the last of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the last game 4-3, and Philadelphia leads the series 2-0. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 15 and will air on CSPh and FSOH.
In his last start, Morgan pitched 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out four and walking one in a 3-2 victory over the Braves. Odubel Herrera (.336, 23 Rs, 4 HRs, 13 RBIs, 6 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Reds were also victorious the last time Straily pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking three in a 3-2 victory over the Pirates. Adam Duvall (.267, 13 Rs, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Reds, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Philadelphia has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Philadelphia’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. The Phillies are fifth in the league in WHIP at 1.173.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Cincinnati pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. The Cincinnati pitching staff has been an intimidating group this year, averaging 7.0 strikeouts per game.
The Reds are 3-2 against the Phillies this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – CIN
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Philadelphia is 8-7, while Cincinnati is 7-10.
The Reds are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Phillies have a record of 6-6 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 4-17. The Phillies have a 5-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 29th in home runs, Philadelphia has hit 29 this season. Cincinnati ranks 15th with 37 home runs.
Philadelphia and Cincinnati both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Philadelphia sits at 28th with 7.49 hits per game and Cincinnati ranks 29th with 7.44.
Philadelphia and Cincinnati both rank near the bottom of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Philadelphia sits at 29th with an OPS of .654, and Cincinnati ranks 24th with an OPS of .688.
When the Reds allow at least one home run, they are 11-20. When the Phillies allow one or more homers, they have a 9-12 record.
