US EditionPhillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Pirates into game 2
- The Philadelphia Phillies hold a 1-0 advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates as they continue their three-game matchup in Philadelphia on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. EDT.
- The Phillies enter the game with a 26-18 overall record and strong offense led by Kyle Schwarber, while the Pirates have struggled with a 15-30 record and several key injuries.
- Phillies' Kyle Schwarber leads with 19 extra base hits including 15 home runs, while Pirates' Oneil Cruz leads with 13 extra base hits and eight home runs amid a day-to-day injury status.
- The likely starting pitchers are Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler, who has a 4-1 record with a 2.95 ERA and 74 strikeouts, and Pittsburgh’s Carmen Mlodzinski, holding a 1-3 record with a 5.20 ERA and 26 strikeouts. The Phillies enter the game as-289 favorites against the Pirates, who are listed at +235, with the total runs projected at 8.5.
- This game will affect the series momentum as the Phillies seek to extend their lead with an offense outscoring opponents by 12 runs, while the Pirates try to improve despite their challenges and 3-7 recent record.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Phillies look to take advantage of Pirates' road woes
Right-hander Zack Wheeler will try to win his third consecutive start on Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies attempt to clinch a rivalry series victory against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
Winnipeg Free Press
Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Pirates into game 2
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Pirates Preview: Can Carmen Mlodzinski Replicate Last Start?
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 8-4 by the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening game of a weekend series on Friday night. Pittsburgh built a three-run lead thanks to Alexander Canario’s three-run home run, but the Phillies responded with seven unanswered runs before a Jared Triolo bases loaded walk in the ninth. The Pirates (15-30) will look to even the series against the Phillies (26-18) on Saturday night. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. …
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