The Philadelphia Phillies come into this game having lost eight of their last 12 games. As a team, the Phillies offense has been struggling to score runs. They have put up nine runs in their last three games and have scored three or fewer runs in six of their last nine games. the Phillies will look to turn things around by sending Spencer Howard to the mound. So far this season, he has posted an 0-2 record with a 5.59 ERA and 26 strikeouts.

The Reds have not been much better, as they have lost seven of their last 10 games. The R.eds offense has sputtered, having scored six runs in their last three games. They have scored four or more runs in five of their last eight games, however. The Reds will counter by sending Wade Miley to the mound. So far this season, he has posted a 6-4 record with a 2.85 ERA and 62 strikeouts. Against the Phillies, he is 3-1 with a 3.09 ERA and 29 strikeouts.

The Phillies are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings in Cincinnati. Both teams have been struggling over the last few weeks. The Phillies' offense can't seem to get things done and they have been worse on the road. The Reds have the better starter in this one and the Reds offense is better than the Phillies.

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