Phillies Preview: Zach Eflin takes the mound as the Phillies look for a 3-game sweep

The Phillies look to break out the brooms today in South Philadelphia as they take on the Oakland Athletics in the series finale at 1:05 EST. Zach Eflin will make his first start of the season and will go up against Daulton Jefferies of the A’s.
Kyle Gibson led the way for the Phils on Saturday, powering the team to their second win of the season. The long ball carried the Phillies offense yet again, with Nick Castellanos, Rhys Hoskins, and Jean Segura all hitting home runs.
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Phillies v Athletics Game 3 Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
Phillies | -1.5 (-110) | -225 | O9 (-105) |
Athletics | +1.5 (-110) | +188 | U9 (-115) |
Phillies Game 3 Lineup
JT Realmuto and Didi Gregorius will get the day off today, with Garrett Stubbs behind the plate and Bryson Stott playing his natural position at shortstop. Johan Camargo will play third, as Girardi fills the lineup with as many lefties as possible. Schwarber will DH today, and Castellanos will get his first start in left with the team.
Prediction
The Phillies’ bats have been on fire throughout the first two games, and that doesn’t stop today. Bryce Harper gets his first homer of the season, and the Phillies win 8-3.
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