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After all the drama of defeating the mighty Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies fell short against the Oakland Athletics in Game 1. The Phils were predicted to win the series opener, but Ranger Suarez never had it against the A's, who won with a 6-2 final score.
Suarez dropped his record to 10-4 after surrendering four earned runs. The offense was unable to do much against Hogan Harris. The Phils seem to be experimenting with Tyler Phillips in Game 2. Phillips has a 0-0 record with a 2.25 ERA. In four innings, Phillips struck out seven opponents.
The A's have one of the worst records in the MLB (36-60) and are pretty much playing the spoiler role for the rest of the season. They will hand the ball to Mitch Spence in Game 2. Spence has a 5-5 record with a 4.29 ERA. In 79-plus innings pitched, Spence recorded 66 strikeouts.
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The A's could try to pull off another victory, but with Spence on the mound, it could be a hard call.
Phillies vs. Athletics Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Phillies vs Athletics?
Game 2 can be watched on NBCSCA and NBCSP, while the live stream will take place on Fubo TV. The first pitch is set to go out at 4:05 PM EDT.
Phillies vs. Athletics Prediction
The Athletics are trying to win with their struggling team, but they are also aware that the playoffs are impossible to make. With an unbalanced offensive and defensive team, they are predicted to be one of the first few to be knocked out of the season.
The Phils are taking things to a new level with their strong offense and defensive game. Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Alex Bohm, and Kyle Schwarber have been top contributors from the plate.
While the Phils are predicted to take Game 2, they need to be cautious with Tyler Phillips on the mound. The offense will play a crucial role in this game. The A's are currently the underdog in this game, with Spence as their starter.
Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-190)
