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Phillies bring road win streak into matchup with the Red Sox
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies, currently second in the NL East, face the Boston Red Sox, who are fifth in the AL East, on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT. The Phillies aim to extend their road win streak with Andrew Painter on the mound against Sonny Gray of the Red Sox.
Key points
- Phillies are 20-22, second in NL East
- Red Sox are 17-24, fifth in AL East
- Game scheduled for Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT
- Andrew Painter starting for Phillies
- Sonny Gray starting for Red Sox
Philadelphia PhilliesBoston Red SoxAndrew PainterSonny Gray
Philadelphia Phillies (20-22, second in the NL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (17-24, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Andrew Painter (1-4, 6.89 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Red Sox: Sonny Gray (3-1, 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
LINE: Red Sox -132, Phillies +111; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak.
Boston is 17-24 overall and 7-13 in home games. The Red Sox have a 6-19 record in games when they have allowed a home run.
Philadelphia is 20-22 overall and 8-10 on the road. The Phillies are 10-5 in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Wednesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Wilyer Abreu has six doubles, a triple and six home runs for the Red Sox. Jarren Duran is 10 for 43 with a double, three home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Bryce Harper has nine doubles, a triple and 10 home runs for the Phillies. Brandon Marsh is 18 for 38 with a double, a triple and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What time do the Phillies play the Red Sox on Wednesday?
The Phillies play the Red Sox at 6:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Phillies vs. Red Sox matchup?
Andrew Painter will start for the Phillies, while Sonny Gray will pitch for the Red Sox.
What is the current record of the Phillies and Red Sox?
The Phillies have a record of 20-22, and the Red Sox are at 17-24.
