Philadelphia Phillies by 3
Let's get down to business and unravel this showdown between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. These teams have been head-to-head earlier this season, and Philadelphia came out on top all three times. Likely still fresh in the memories of our Sunshine State boys.
Philadelphia's Cristopher Sanchez, with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, will be hitting the mound today. Let's be real, that's pretty impressive for the season. Tampa Bay is countering with Cole Sulser boasting a 4.79 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP.
In terms of big guns, Tampa Bay has Yandy Diaz with a firecracker .301 batting average, alongside Jonny Deluca and Jose Caballero. They've got some clout. On the other side of the spectrum, we've got the Philadelphia show stoppers; Weston Wilson, J.T. Realmuto, and Kyle Schwarber. Bet your hotdog there will be fireworks tonight, folks.
And hold up, have a look at the regular season records. It's the Phillies with 85-58 towering over the Rays with 71-72. As of late though, both teams have scores to settle. Tampa Bay getting mixed results against the Orioles and the Twins while Philadelphia had a bit of unsettling run at the Marlins.
Well, with all that is on the table, the Phillies are sitting comfortably in their hometown. Let's see how much of a boost Citizens Bank Park gives them, as we all know it's a bit more friendly to those handing the bat.
Albert's Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 3