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Phillies host the Rockies in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series starting Friday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The Rockies have a record of 15-23, while the Phillies are at 17-21.
Key points
- Phillies host Rockies in three-game series
- Game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Friday
- Rockies record is 15-23, Phillies record is 17-21
- Chase Dollander and Jesus Luzardo are starting pitchers
- Phillies favored at -222, Rockies at +183
Philadelphia PhilliesColorado RockiesChase DollanderJesus Luzardo
Colorado Rockies (15-23, fourth in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (17-21, third in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)
LINE: Phillies -222, Rockies +183; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Colorado Rockies to begin a three-game series.
Philadelphia has a 17-21 record overall and a 10-11 record in home games. The Phillies rank seventh in the NL with 41 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.
Colorado is 15-23 overall and 7-12 in road games. The Rockies have the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play at .252.
The teams square off Friday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Harper has nine doubles, a triple and nine home runs while hitting .275 for the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber is 10 for 37 with three doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.
T.J. Rumfield has six doubles, a triple, five home runs and 20 RBIs while hitting .275 for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak is 12 for 37 with two doubles, a triple and three home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 8-2, .267 batting average, 3.40 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs
Q&A
What time does the Phillies vs Rockies game start?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Phillies and Rockies?
Chase Dollander will pitch for the Rockies, and Jesus Luzardo will pitch for the Phillies.
What are the betting odds for the Phillies vs Rockies game?
The Phillies are favored at -222, while the Rockies are at +183, with an over/under of 7.5 runs.