The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds, both entering on winning streaks, are set to face off in a key National League matchup on Monday night. First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET.
Philadelphia (68-49) enters the contest on a three-game winning streak, capped by a 4-2 victory over Texas on Sunday. The Phillies have been solid on the road, holding a 31-28 record this season. Cincinnati (62-57) comes in with two consecutive victories, including a 14-8 win against Pittsburgh, and has played well at home with a 33-26 record. The Phillies have also had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last four games against the Reds.
According to the latest betting odds, Cincinnati is a -124 favorite on the money line, while the over/under for total runs is set at 9.5.
The Phillies will send right-hander Taijuan Walker (4-5, 3.53 ERA) to the mound. Through 24 appearances this season, Walker has logged 79 innings, striking out 60 while allowing 31 earned runs. He is coming off a strong outing where he pitched six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over Baltimore. Offensively, Philadelphia is led by first baseman Bryce Harper, who is batting .260 with 17 home runs, 26 doubles, and 49 RBI.
Cincinnati will counter with left-hander Andrew Abbott, who has had an impressive season with an 8-2 record and a 2.34 ERA. In 115.1 innings pitched over 20 starts, Abbott has recorded 99 strikeouts. At the plate, the Reds will look for production from left fielder Gavin Lux, who is hitting .274 with 20 doubles and 42 RBI on the year.
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