Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends | July 28

At PNC Park on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies (51-47) open a four-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-58), at 7:05 PM ET.

The Pirates are an underdog at home (+170) against the Phillies (-202). The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler (8-5) versus the Pirates and Zach Thompson (3-7).

The Phillies beat the Braves by a 7-2 score in their last game yesterday. Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead them offensively while Kyle Gibson got the win after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out four.

The Pirates were handed a 4-2 loss to the Cubs Thursday. Oneil Cruz (1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Bryse Wilson got the loss on the mound after going six innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits while striking out two.

  
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