The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander AntonioBastardo in this game. Bastardo has a 2-2 record and a 5.21 ERA this season.
It’ll be AndySonnanstine toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. RighthanderSonnanstine is 5-7 with a 6.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored five times in the eighth inning and secured a 7-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday, as -175 favorites. That game’s eight runs fell UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
PatBurrell led the way with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rays. MattGarza tossed eight innings for the win, allowing three this and one run over eight innings on the mound.
JaysonWerth homered in a losing effort for the Phillies, who were +155 underdogs. JoeBlanton gave up two runs over seven innings.
Team records: Philadelphia: 37-32 SU TampaBay: 38-35 SU
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6
Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up: Philadelphia at Toronto, Friday, June 26 Tampa Bay home to Florida, Friday, June 26
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