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Phillies Bring Home Losing Streak Into Matchup with the Rays
Philadelphia seeks to end a three-game home skid as the Rays bring a 97-63 record and Griffin Jax to the matchup.
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, seeking to end a three-game home losing streak in their second matchup this season.
Tampa Bay enters with a 97-63 overall record including a 42-37 road mark, while Philadelphia maintains an 87-73 record with a matching 42-37 home record.
Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 41 home runs and 99 RBIs, while Bryce Harper powers the Phillies with 28 home runs and 86 RBIs.
Griffin Jax takes the mound for Tampa Bay, while Philadelphia's starter remains TBD in a matchup featuring a 6 1/2 run over/under betting line.
Both teams manage multiple 60-Day IL absences, with Philadelphia sidelined by injuries to Brad Keller and Johan Rojas, while Tampa Bay deals with losses including Jon Heasley and Ryan Pepiot.