The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Pirates have a record of 43-44 and stand 4th in the NL Central. They have lost their last two games and are 5-5 in their last ten.
The Phillies have a record of 49-38 and are ranked 2nd in the NL East. They have won their last two games and are 7-3 in their last ten. The game will start at 12:35 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and will be televised on SN LA.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently played a series of games against the Philadelphia Phillies. They won one out of three games, with a notable 11-7 victory on June 29th. In that game, they hit three home runs and had seven extra-base hits.
The Pirates have a batting average of .258, which ranks them third in the league. Their on-base percentage is .336, and they have hit 109 home runs so far this season. They have also accumulated 137 doubles, ranking them 11th.
On the pitching side, the Pirates have an ERA of 4.28, placing them 19th. Their starting pitcher for the next game, Jared Jones, has a 5.76 ERA and 25 strikeouts this season. He will be looking to improve his record against the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a strong performance in recent games. They won their last game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-6 score. Trea Turner and Alec Bohm hit home runs, contributing to the victory. Zack Wheeler was the starting pitcher, striking out ten batters.
In another recent game, the Phillies defeated the Pirates 8-0. Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven scoreless innings. Justin Crawford had a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs.
The Phillies rank 11th in slugging percentage and 3rd in home runs for the season. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 30 home runs, while Bryce Harper has hit 20. Alan Rangel is set to start the next game, hoping to improve his 4.50 ERA.
Betting Prediction
The Phillies have a slight edge over the Pirates, as shown by their -129 moneyline. Their hitting stats are strong, with a batting average ranked 3rd and an on-base percentage ranked 4th. This makes the Phillies a good option for a win.
The Pirates have a decent chance too, but their pitching stats are not as strong. They are ranked 19th in earned run average and have given up many home runs. This could be a problem against the Phillies’ strong offense.
The total is set at 10.5, which suggests a high-scoring game. Both teams have solid hitting stats, and their pitching might allow runs. This makes it likely that the game will go over the total.
- Pick: Over 10.5 (-105)
