Series Preview: Phillies welcome back Bryce Harper, Pirates come to town for a 3-game set
The Philadelphia Phillies take the field tonight at 7:05 EST, kicking off a new series with their MVP bat, Bryce Harper, back in the lineup.
Bailey Falter will make tonight’s start in replace of Zack Wheeler, who was placed on the 15-day IL yesterday with right forearm tendinitis. Bryse Wilson gets the ball for Pittsburgh, who is 2-7 on the year.
Aaron Nola threw an absolute gem on Thursday night, going 9 innings strong, allowing just five hits while striking out 11. The Phillies secured their 70th win of the season, something they didn’t accomplish last year til September 5th. The team is now 15 games over .500, and a win tonight puts them at 16 games over, something that hasn’t been done since 2011.
The Phillies gain back their star MVP Bryce Harper, who has been sidelined for two months after being hit in the wrist with a 97 mph fastball from Blake Snell. Harper went ballistic down in Triple-A, logging two homers in his first game and a 3-hit night in his 2nd, capped off by a walk-off single into left-center.
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Bailey Falter vs. Bryse Wilson
Bailey Falter gets the ball for the Fightins, coming off a fantastic last start, going six strong against the Mets, allowing just two this and one earned run in a 4-1 win. Falter holds a 4.40 ERA on the year with a 1-3 record and 40 Ks. He’ll face off against Bryse Wilson, who holds a 5.13 ERA on the road with a 1-5 record. Wilson is 2-7 total on the year with a 5.74 ERA.
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Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
| Pirates | +1.5 (+106) | +220 | O9 (-115) |
| Phillies | -1.5 (+128) | -270 | U9 (-105) |
Prediction
The Phillies are going to absolutely smoke the Pirates tonight.
Take Bryce Harper for a hit and a homer. Ring the damn bell.
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