At Citizens Bank Park on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies (49-43) open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (35-57), at 7:05 PM ET.
The favored Phillies (-135 moneyline odds) host the Cubs (+115). The Philadelphia Phillies will hand the ball to Kyle Gibson (5-3, 4.35 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (3-6, 4.15 ERA).
The Phillies kocked off the Marlins by a 4-0 score in their most recent game Friday. Yairo Munoz went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Aaron Nola earned the win after throwing 8 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out 10.
The Cubs earned a 3-2 victory against the Mets Friday. Nico Hoerner (3-for-4 with an RBI) led the way offensively, while Rowan Wick got the win on the mound after going one inning without giving up an earned run on two hits.