Philadelphia is currently one of the hottest teams in baseball, enjoying a six-game winning streak that includes sweeps of the Rockies and White Sox. They boast a 14-8 record, matching their best start through 22 games since 2018.
A major factor contributing to their success is their starting pitching staff, which maintained an impressive 1.51 ERA over their recent 10-game homestand.
While it's true that the White Sox and Rockies are among baseball's struggling teams, it's a mark of a good team to handle business against opponents they should beat.
Harper Absent
The Phillies placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the paternity list. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, the club recalled infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Clemens, 27, has slashed .270/.333/.508 with four doubles, one triple, three home runs, 11 RBI and 13 runs scored for the IronPigs through 16 games this season.
Pitching Probables
Monday | 6:40PM
RHP Ranger Suarez (3-0, 1.73) vs. RHP Hunter Greene (0-1, 4.35)
Tuesday | 6:40PM
LHP Cristopher Sanchez (1-2, 2.95) vs. LHP Andrew Abbott (1-2, 2.70)
Wednesday | 6:40PM
RHP Spencer Turnbull (2-0, 1.23) vs. LHP Nick Lodolo (2-0, 0.75)
Thursday | 1:10PM
RHP Zack Wheeler (1-3, 2.30) vs. RHP Graham Ashcraft (3-1, 5.24)
About the Reds
The Reds are also on a bit of a hot streak, recently sweeping the Angels in a series. Their bullpen has been a standout, boasting a remarkable 15-inning scoreless streak, much like Philadelphia's successful starting rotation.
Cincinnati has also been making waves on the basepaths, with a projected pace to steal 307 bases, a feat achieved by only two clubs since 1900: the 1976 Oakland A's (341) and the 1985 St. Louis Cardinals (314). Elly De La Cruz leads the team with 10 stolen bases, while Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild, and Jake Fraley each have five to their names.
