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After a heroic 9-2 victory in game one, the Philadelphia Phillies face the San Diego Padres in Game 2 on Tuesday.
This is the second series between the two tems this season. In their last encounter in April, the Phillies did a clean sweep against the Pads. Mike Shildt's men need to win game 2 to keep their hopes of winning this series alive.
Aaron Nola will start things off for the Phillies on the mound. The 31-year-old RHP has played and started 14 games this season, holding an 8-3 record, along with an ERA of 3.48, a WHIP of 1.08, and 78 strikeouts under his belt.
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For the Padres, Michael King will start things off on the mound. The 29-year-old pitcher has played 15 games this season for the Pads, starting 14. He has a 5-4 record along with an ERA of 3.58, a WHIP of 1.23 and 95 strikeouts till now this season.
The Phillies are standing tall as the NL East leaders with a 48-24 record, while the Padres are third in the NL West with a 37-39 record.
Phillies vs. Padres Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Phillies vs. Padres?
Game 2 of this series between the Phillies and the Padres will start at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Citizens Bank Park stadium. The game will be broadcast on NBCS-PH, and fans can view it on FUBO TV as well.
Phillies vs. Padres Prediction
This National League rivalry has been there for ages. Overall, the two teams have faced each other 513 times, with the Phillies leading 288-225. The Phillies have been dominant this season, winning six of their last 12 games. Meanwhile, the Pads have won just five of their last 12 games and have lost their last four.
After a dominating performance in Game 1, the Phillies are the favorites to win Game 2 as well. However, the Padres shouldn't be underestimated. Players like Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott and Nola have shown their caliber this season with game-winning performances.
Although the Padres have had a turbulent start, players like Jurickson Profar, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ha-Seong Kim, Luis Arraez and King have shown flashes of their potential. They will be key components for the Padres on Tuesday as they look to keep the series alive.
Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies: -1.5 (+135)
