Adam Morgan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Corey Kluber (1-3, 4.67 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (12-10) and the Cleveland Indians (10-9) at Citizens Bank Park. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and can be seen on CSPh and STOh.
This is the first start for Morgan this season. He pitched 84.1 innings last season, finishing 5-7 with a 4.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 49 strikeoutsOdubel Herrera (.292, 14 Rs, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. Kluber went 8.0 innings, surrendering one run and striking out 10 in a 10-1 win over the Tigers in his last outing. Rajai Davis (.286, 7 Rs, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 6 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Indians, going 2 for 4 Wednesday with one run and one stolen base.
The odds for Philadelphia and Cleveland are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Against the AL, the Phillies have a 9-7 record SU. The Phillies have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Cleveland is 12-10 SU against teams in the NL. Offensively, the Indians have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Indians allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting hits, the Indians are second in the AL on the road with an average of 6.3 hits allowed per away game.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Philadelphia earned its fifth shutout of the season in its last game. Cleveland has been shut out one time this season.
When leading after seven innings, Cleveland is 5-2, while Philadelphia is 5-5.
The Cleveland batters brought in a solid 10 hits last game. Philadelphia has a record of 2-5 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 8-2. The Phillies have a 7-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 72 this season. Cleveland ranks 16th with 85 runs.
Philadelphia and Cleveland both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Philadelphia sits at 23rd with 59 this season and Cleveland ranks 25th with 58.
When the Phillies hit at least one home run, they are 10-5. When the Indians hit at least one homer, they have a 5-6 record.
