The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Ace CliffLee will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. LefthanderLee is 9-9 this season with a 2.95 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Lee with RyanDempster. RighthanderDempster has a 4.04 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
JimmyRollins had three RBIs in helping the Phillies pound the Cubs 12-5 on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
RauelIbanez smacked a three-run homer for the Phillies. PedroMartinez allowed just seven hits and three runs over five innings for the win.
RyanTheriot went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. JeffSamadrzija allowed eight hits and seven runs over 3 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Chicago has lost 4 straight games.
Team records: Philadelphia: 63-48 SU Chicago: 58-54 SU
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a win are 5-5
Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
Next up: Philadelphia at Atlanta, Friday, August 14 Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Friday, August 14
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