Overview
- The Phillies and Reds are tied 1-1 in the three-game set with the winner claiming the series in Wednesday’s finale at Citizens Bank Park.
- Philadelphia will start right-hander Aaron Nola while Cincinnati goes with lefty Andrew Abbott in a matchup that preview coverage says could tilt a low-scoring game.
- The Phillies announced Bryce Harper as the designated hitter in their starting lineup and continued to manage other injuries including Kyle Schwarber on a day-to-day basis.
- Sportsbooks listed Philadelphia as the favorite with money lines around -145 to -156 and an over/under near 9.5–10 runs.
- A SportsLine model that ran 10,000 simulations projects about 8.7 combined runs and favors the Under while noting the Phillies have been stronger recently with an 8-2 record over their last 10 games.