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The Philadelphia Phillies host the Chicago Cubs in a National League clash this afternoon. The Cubs are trying to approach .500 while the Phillies look to stay at the top of the National League. The Cubs are -110 favorites, with a total of 9 runs expected today. WGN will broadcast the game at 1:05 EDT.
The only thing that can stop Philadelphia from winning is rain. The Phillies have had 2 games rained out over the past week in Colorado. Philadelphia has a solid 4 game lead in the National League East over Florida. The Phillies are 10 games over .500, and have winning records both at home and on the road. Philadelphia appears to be on a collision course for the World Series. Pitcher Joe Blanton will take the ball today, as the Phillies are in a unique situation tonight. The Phillies are a home underdog tonight, so they will clearly relish that role tonight. Blanton is 1-2 this year with an ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.27 this year. The Phillies are 20-8 in their last 28 games against a right-handed starter. Te Phillies are 5-1 in Blantons' last 6 home starts against a team with a losing record. Philadelphia is 7-3 in Blantons' last 10 starts against the National League Central.
The Phillies are 20-6 in their last 26 home games against a team with a losing record. The Under is 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Second baseman Chase Utley is listed as Probable while battling the flu.
It's been an interesting week of highs and lows for the Cubs organization. Chicago coach Lou Piniella called out his players for not caring enough about winning. The Cubs have responded by going on a short winning streak. Chicago has had some solid pitching of late, as they've recently held 7 of 8 opponents to 4 runs or fewer. If the Cubs offense can wake up, this team can make s run in the National League Central. Chicago is 5 games under .500 on the road so far this season. Pitcher Ryan Dempster has pitched well this season, but has had no offensive support. The Cubs have only won 2 of the 8 game started by Dempster this season. Dempster is 2-4 with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.09 this season. The Cubs are 6-17 in Dempsters' last 23 road starts. The Cubs are 7-16 in Dempsters' last 23 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Chicago is 0-4 in Dempsters' last 4 starts overall heading into this afternoon.
The Cubs are 5-14 in their last 19 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Under is 19-7-1 in their last 27 against the National League East.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 4-3 in favor of the Chicago Cubs. The Under 9 is the Total of the Day!
Johnny Detroit, Gambling911.com
