Reds vs. Phillies: August 22 MLB Betting Preview and Matchup Analysis
The Cincinnati Reds face the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, August 22 at 7:05 pm EST in Philadelphia, opening a four-game series. Here's what you need to know:
Series Context:
- First of four games between the teams
- Phillies won 2 of 3 games when teams met last week in Cincinnati
- Reds enter hot after sweeping Pittsburgh Pirates
- Phillies are 1-3 in current Mets series with one game remaining
Pitching Matchup:
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Reds: Luis Cessa (3-1, 5.50 ERA, 28 K)
- First start of season after bullpen role
- Hitless in last 2 outings (3 IP, 1 BB, 1 K)
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Phillies: Noah Syndergaard (7-8, 3.95 ERA, 76 K)
- Beat Reds in last start (7 IP, 3 R, 8 H, 6 K)
Game Analysis:
- Phillies favored as home team with better record
- Reds playing younger prospects after trading Luis Castillo
- Joey Votto out for season (shoulder surgery)
- Phillies' playoff chances diminishing as September approaches
Prediction:
- Phillies likely to win opening game
- Series likely split with either team taking 2 of 3
- Not expecting Phillies sweep
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