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Now, let’s get to the MLB card.
Braves/Phillies: Bettors on the 1st 5 under got burned by a five-run fifth inning for the host Phillies, who only had five hard-hit balls in the game. The Braves only had five as well, so the contact quality imitated a getaway day game, but the 7-2 score pushed the full-game total. Kyle Gibson pitched well except for one sixth-inning mistake that Matt Olson hit into the stratosphere.
This was a big series win for the Phillies in the rubber match after getting swept by the Cubs to start the second half. Eight of the next 10 games are against the Pirates and Nationals, so if you like the Phillies to make the playoffs, I’d probably bet that before today’s game because the line may move over the next two weeks.
Nationals/Dodgers: Los Angeles scored six against Patrick Corbin in the first and then cruised to a 7-1 win. Andrew Heaney only allowed one hard-hit ball in four innings, but did have three walks in his return. The velo and spin rates looked good and he had 12 whiffs in 30 swings while throwing only fastballs and sliders. He’ll be a nice add if healthy.
Giants/Diamondbacks: The Giants have now lost seven in a row after yesterday’s 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Logan Webb lost it in the seventh and the bullpen couldn’t provide any relief. The Giants also mustered just three runs and only seven hard-hit balls against Zac Gallen and the Snakes pen. This Giants team looks like a seller right now, which is crazy to think about after 107 wins last year.