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The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Cleveland Guardians in an important series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have been on a mission to win the World Series this year, and they seem to be getting closer to their goal.
While they had a few ups and downs after the All-Star break, they still hold the best record in the majors. After their 5-4 defeat against the Twins on Wednesday, they look to rebound with Cristopher Sanchez on the mound as their starter against the Guardians.
Sanchez has a strong 2.97 ERA with a 7-5 record. The southpaw has been a bright spot for his team this season. Sanchez has 89 strikeouts with a strong 1.24 WHIP.
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The Guardians hold the best record in the American League, along with the Baltimore Orioles (61-41). While they continue to dominate the AL Central at the top, the Guardians are one of those top teams predicted to make the playoffs.
Right-handed pitcher Ben Lively will take the nod in Game 1. Lively has an 8-6 record with a 3.57 ERA. Despite having limited experience in the MLB, Lively has proved his worth in Cleveland.
Phillies vs. Guardians Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Phillies vs Guardians?
Game 1 will be telecast on Bally Sports Great Lakes and NBCSP. The online stream will take place on MLB TV and Fubo TV. The first pitch is scheduled to take place at 6:40 PM ET.
Phillies vs. Guardians Prediction
The Guardians have fought hard right from the start of this season. However, the Phillies seem to have the numbers on their side. The Phillies are ranked at No. 5 in runs scored (500), and the Guardians are 12th with 471 runs.
The Phillies hold the second-best team ERA with 3.46. The Guardians have the fifth-best team ERA with 3.65. While the Guardians are not too far behind with their pitching, the odds are against them to win.
The Phillies have a dominant offense that has been productive. Despite their defeats, the offense has scored in most games. As a team, they have some of the top hitters in the majors that could help them win this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies +1.5 (-175)
