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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at George M. Steinbrenner Field in an interleague contest.
The Phillies will trot Cristopher Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Left hander Sanchez has a 3-1 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Rays will be Shane Baz. The right hander has a 3.86 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 8-4 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -130 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 8-4 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -130 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 20-15 SU
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games on the road
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 16-19 SU
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Thursday, May 8