Brandon Marsh is riding a hot streak, and the Philadelphia Phillies are hoping he can keep it going as they head to Boston to face the Red Sox on Tuesday. After a four-hit performance on Sunday, Marsh has been a key spark for a Phillies lineup that ranks ninth in Major League Baseball with 49 home runs this season.
The Phillies (19-22) sit second in the NL East, but they've been finding their rhythm lately, going 7-3 in their last 10 games. During that stretch, the team is batting .266 and outscoring opponents by 13 runs, showing real momentum. Kyle Schwarber has also been on fire, collecting 10 hits—including five home runs—in his last 43 at-bats.
On the other side, the Red Sox (17-23) are fifth in the AL East and have been more inconsistent at home, holding a 7-12 record at Fenway Park. Despite the struggles, their pitching staff has been solid with a 4.00 ERA, good for seventh in the American League. Wilyer Abreu has been a bright spot, leading the team with six doubles and six home runs, while Jarren Duran has been swinging a hot bat with three homers in his last 10 games.
Tuesday marks the first meeting of the season between these two storied franchises. The pitching matchup features Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler (0-0) taking the mound against a Red Sox starter yet to be announced. The oddsmakers have the Phillies as slight favorites at -143, with an over/under set at 8 runs.
Both teams are dealing with injuries, but the Phillies have been able to keep their lineup productive. The Red Sox, however, have several key players sidelined, including Triston Casas, Garrett Crochet, and Tanner Houck. Philadelphia will look to capitalize on Boston's depleted roster and keep their winning ways alive.
