The Phillies face the Red Sox in Game 2 at Fenway Park, with the Phillies winning the previous game 2-1. Zach Wheeler excelled for the Phillies, while Andrew Painter and Sonny Gray are set to pitch tonight.
Key points
Phillies won the previous game 2-1
Zach Wheeler pitched 7.1 innings with one run allowed
Kyle Schwarber leads MLB with 17 home runs
Andrew Painter is pitching for the Phillies
Sonny Gray is on the mound for the Red Sox
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Phillies vs. Red Sox prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 13
The Phillies (20-22) and the Red Sox (17-24) take the field for Game 2 of their three-game series tonight at Fenway Park in Beantown.
Last night, Zach Wheeler was exceptional allowing just one run on six hits over 7.1 innings as the Phillies edged the Red Sox 2–1. Kyle Schwarber went yard for the fifth straight game. Bryson Stott added an RBI double, while Boston’s lone run came on a Ceddanne Rafaela RBI single in the seventh. Schwarber now leads MLB with 17 homers. As a team, the Red Sox have hit just 29 home runs.
Andrew Painter gets the ball tonight for the Phillies. The rookie is looking to bounce back from his last outing in which he gave up eight runs over just 3.2 innings. Sonny Gray takes the mound for Boston looking to build on his last start in which he shut out the Tigers allowing just four hits over five innings. The veteran has made six starts this season and allowed more than three earned runs one time.
The Sox have lost two straight and are 5-5 in the last ten games. The Phillies have won three in a row and are 7-3 in their last ten as they climb back towards .500 for the season.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Q&A
What were the results of the Phillies vs. Red Sox game on May 12?
The Phillies defeated the Red Sox 2-1, with Zach Wheeler allowing just one run over 7.1 innings.
Who is pitching for the Phillies and Red Sox on May 13?
Andrew Painter is pitching for the Phillies, while Sonny Gray takes the mound for the Red Sox.
How many home runs does Kyle Schwarber have this season?
Kyle Schwarber leads MLB with 17 home runs this season.
What are the recent performance trends of Andrew Painter and Sonny Gray?
Andrew Painter is looking to recover from a poor outing where he allowed eight runs, while Sonny Gray has been strong, allowing more than three earned runs only once this season.
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The Latest Odds: Red Sox vs. Phillies
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Boston Red Sox (-131), Philadelphia Phillies (+109)
Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+153), Phillies +1.5 (-186)
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: Red Sox vs. Phillies
Pitching matchup for May 13:
Red Sox: Sonny Gray
Season Totals: 28.0 IP, 3-1, 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 15K, 7 BB
Phillies: Andrew Painter
Season Totals: 32.2 IP, 1-4, 6.89 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 30K, 12 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Red Sox vs. Phillies
Kyle Schwarber has homered in 5 straight games (6 HRs)
Brandon Marsh is riding a 13-game hitting streak (21-46) and has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games (30-69)
Ceddanne Rafaela is 5-16 over his last 4 games and 11-39 in May
Trevor Story was 1-3 last night and is 3-19 over his last 5 games
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Red Sox vs. Phillies
The Phillies are 8-10 on the road this season
The Red Sox are 7-13 at home this season
The Phillies are an MLB-worst 11-31 on the Run Line this season
The Red Sox are 15-26 on the Run Line this season
The OVER has cashed 19 times in games involving the Red Sox this season (19-21-1)
The OVER has cashed 22 times in Phillies’ games this season (22-18-2)
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Expert picks & predictions: Red Sox vs. Phillies
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s game between the Red Sox and the Phillies:
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Run Line
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