Two teams on top of their divisions — the Cleveland Guardians (AL Central) and the Philadelphia Phillies (NL East) — clash on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies are favored (-175 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Guardians (+146). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Cristopher Sanchez (7-5), and Ben Lively (8-6) answering the bell for the Cleveland Guardians.
The Phillies lost 5-4 to the Twins Friday, with Gregory Soto (1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on one hit) on the hook for the loss. Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Phillies offensively in the defeat.