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Phillies host the Athletics, aim to extend home win streak
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to host the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, aiming to extend their home win streak. The game features pitchers Luis Severino for the Athletics and Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies.
Key points
- Phillies host Athletics on Tuesday
- Game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Luis Severino vs Cristopher Sanchez as starting pitchers
- Phillies favored at -190
- Over/under set at 8.5 runs
Philadelphia PhilliesOakland AthleticsLuis SeverinoCristopher Sanchez
Athletics (18-16, first in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (15-20, fourth in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Severino (2-2, 4.46 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-2, 2.90 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)
LINE: Phillies -190, Athletics +159; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Athletics looking to extend a three-game home winning streak.
Philadelphia has a 15-20 record overall and an 8-10 record in home games. The Phillies are 11-5 in games when they record eight or more hits.
The Athletics have an 18-16 record overall and a 10-8 record in road games. The Athletics have the third-ranked team batting average in the AL at .252.
The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Marsh leads the Phillies with a .309 batting average, and has seven doubles, four home runs, five walks and 18 RBIs. Adolis Garcia is 12 for 38 with a home run and six RBIs over the last 10 games.
Tyler Soderstrom has 11 doubles, a triple and four home runs while hitting .221 for the Athletics. is 18 for 45 with five doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Phillies vs Athletics game start on Tuesday?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Phillies and Athletics?
Luis Severino will pitch for the Athletics, while Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound for the Phillies.
What is the betting line for the Phillies vs Athletics game?
The line is set at Phillies -190 and Athletics +159, with an over/under of 8.5 runs.