The Philadelphia Phillies have now dropped nine of their last 12 games and are in desperate need of a win. The Phillies offense has been hampered by injuries and has averaged just two runs in their last three games and has scored three runs or fewer in six straight games. The Phillies will look to turn things around by sending Aaron Nola to the mound. He has posted a 3-4 record with a 3.72 ERA and 76 strikeouts this season. Against the Reds, he is 2-1 with a 3.72 ERA and 41 strikeouts.

The Cincinnati Reds got the win yesterday and will look to build on that momentum today. The Red's offense is starting to come around despite their own injuries and have put up 18 runs in their last three games. The Reds will counter with Sonny Gray taking the mound for today's start. He has posted a 1-3 record this season with a 3.40 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season. Against the Phillies, he is 0-0 with a 3.09 ERA and 10 strikeouts.

The Phillies are just 21-43 in their last 64 road games and 3-8 in their last 11 overall. The Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 home games and 4-9 in their last 13 overall. The Phillies have struggled at the plate and it is worse on the road. The pitching matchup is about equal but the reds have the more potent offense. I will take the Reds at this short number.

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