The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high as they head into Boston, looking to extend a three-game road winning streak against the struggling Red Sox. It's the second matchup of the season between these two teams, and the energy is palpable.

The Phillies currently sit at 20-22, second in the NL East, while the Red Sox lag behind at 17-24, fifth in the AL East. On the mound, all eyes will be on Phillies' young gun Andrew Painter (1-4, 6.89 ERA) as he looks to find his rhythm against Boston's Sonny Gray (3-1, 3.54 ERA), who has been a steady presence for his team.

Boston has struggled at home, posting a 7-13 record, and they've been especially vulnerable when giving up home runs—a troubling stat given the Phillies' power. Philadelphia is 10-5 this season when they hit at least two home runs, so expect the bats to be swinging early.

For the Red Sox, keep an eye on Wilyer Abreu, who has six doubles and six home runs this year, and Jarren Duran, who's been hot over the last 10 games with three homers and seven RBIs. On the Phillies' side, Bryce Harper continues to lead the charge with 10 home runs, while Brandon Marsh has been on fire, going 18 for 38 in his last 10 games with four RBIs.

Over their last 10 games, the Phillies have been the hotter team, going 7-3 with a .258 batting average and a 3.36 ERA, outscoring opponents by 13 runs. The Red Sox are 5-5 in that span, with a solid 2.77 ERA but a less potent offense.

With injuries on both sides—including key Red Sox players like Triston Casas and Garrett Crochet on the IL—this game could come down to which bench steps up. The betting line favors Boston at -132, but with the Phillies' momentum, this one feels like a toss-up.