From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, we have an interleague matchup between the Athletics and Phillies. First pitch on Sunday is set for 1:35 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying this one on TV.
The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line at -262, while the Athletics come in with a line of +212. Sunday's over/under line is at 10 runs, and Joey Estes is starting for the Athletics, while the Phillies are going with Orion Kerkering. Oakland is 36-61, while the Phillies are 62-33 and are in 1st place in the NL East. The Athletics are 5th in the AL West.
Oakland vs. Philadelphia Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Athletics at Phillies
- Where: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
- Date: Sunday, July 14th
- Betting Odds PHI -262 | OAK +212 O/U 10
Athletics vs Phillies Last Game Recap
Philadelphia cruised to an easy 11-5 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 2nd inning, scoring nine of their eleven runs. As for the Athletics, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -190 on the money line.
Tyler Phillips got the win for the Phillies, going six innings and giving up four earned runs. Mitch Spence had a rough outing for the Athletics, taking the loss after going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up six earned runs.
At the plate, the Phillies were led by Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper, who each homered and drove in four runs. Trea Turner also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Philadelphia's offense.
Athletics Preview
As underdogs, the Athletics have a 29-59 record this season and are 45-43 against the run line. Their overall series record is 9-20-1, and they are currently in 5th place in the AL West, five games behind the Angels. Oakland has struggled on the road with a 14-36 record, and they have lost two straight series.
For the season, the average run total in Athletics games is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 42-53. When the O/U line has been set at 10 runs, the under has hit in both games. Today, the over/under line for their game against the Phillies is 10 runs.
Right-hander Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Phillies on the road. Estes has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with a 5.53 ERA. In his 11 appearances, he has one complete game shutout and three quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Estes was tagged with the loss, going just 1 2/3 innings and giving up eight earned runs to the Red Sox. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .255 off Estes this year, and his ERA on the road is 13.61 compared to 2.04 at home.
As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Oakland's team batting average of .225 is the 21st worst in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS. However, the team does have the 7th most home runs in the league.
Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .287 with 19 homers and 57 RBIs. Over his last seven games, he has gone 12/26 with two homers and seven RBIs. Shea Langeliers is just batting .216 this season but does have 17 homers and is currently on a four-game hitting streak.
Phillies Preview
Philadelphia has a 62-33 record and leads the NL East by 9.5 games over the Braves. They have a 37-15 record at home and are 25-18 on the road. As favorites, the Phillies are 54-25 overall and 36-13 at home.
When the over/under line is set at 10 runs, the Phillies have gone over once in one game this season. Their over/under record is 42-48, and their average combined run total per game is 8.7 runs.
Right-hander Orion Kerkering is getting the start for the Phillies today, and he has made 34 appearances out of the bullpen this season. Kerkering's ERA is an impressive 1.30, and he has a record of 2-1. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.38 strikeouts compared to just 1.56 walks. Kerkering has been especially tough on the road, coming in with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 0.53. At home, his ERA is 2.12, and he is 0-1. The last time he pitched, Kerkering went two-thirds of an inning and didn't allow a run. He did give up a hit and a walk in that outing.
Not only are the Phillies the top-scoring team in the league at 5 runs per game, but they also have the best home run total in the league and are batting .260 as a team. Their team on-base percentage of .333 is also the 2nd best in the league. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have been a nice 1-2 punch in the lineup, as Harper is batting .303 with a team-high 21 homers, and Schwarber is hitting .252 with 19 homers. Alec Bohm has also been a key run producer for the Phillies, as his 70 RBIs are the best on the team and 3rd best in the league.
Harper, Schwarber, and Bohm are all on some solid hitting streaks, and Schwarber has gone deep in eight straight games. Trea Turner has been swinging a hot bat for the Phillies, going 15/41 over his last 10 games with five homers.
Athletics vs. Phillies Prediction: Over 10 Runs -113
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Phillies. However, with the Phillies being such heavy favorites on the money line, we recommend taking the over, as there is a lot of value there.
With the over/under sitting at 10 runs, we have a total of 11 runs being scored in this one. As for some player props, we have Joey Estes finishing with five strikeouts, and you can expect the Athletics to finish with 12 K's as a team.
