Phillies vs Athletics predictions
When you look at the Philadelphia Phillies lineup heading into this matchup with the Athletics, there’s a lot to like—and a lot for A’s pitching to worry about. Bryce Harper looks primed for another impressive night; expect him to reach base often and drive in runs, given his consistency at the plate. Trea Turner’s knack for getting on base and swiping bags should put pressure on the A’s defense early and often, while Kyle Schwarber brings that classic power threat, perhaps primed to add to his already impressive home run total. As for pitching, Jesus Luzardo is set to take the mound and, with his recent form, he could notch a handful of strikeouts and keep the run total low for the A’s lineup.
Turning to the Athletics, the rally starts with rising star Jacob Wilson. He’s been scorching hot at the plate, and there’s every reason to believe he’ll tack on at least a couple of knocks in this one. Brent Rooker continues to be a sneaky power source and could easily add another long ball, especially if he gets something he likes early in the count. The lineup has some pop, with Tyler Soderstrom also posing a threat to drive in runs. On the mound, Gunnar Hoglund will be tasked with containing a Phillies offense that just doesn’t quit—if he can limit the damage and keep things close, it could get interesting.
But if you’re asking who takes this game, you’ve got to lean Philadelphia. They’re rolling with a nine-game win streak, have looked locked in on both sides of the ball, and their offense just keeps finding ways to score. The Athletics have pieces that can make a splash, but with the Phillies’ arms likely to keep their bats quiet and the Philly lineup firing, it’s hard not to give the edge to the team from the NL East. What do you think—can the A’s pull off the upset, or will the Phillies keep the streak alive?
