AMEDEUS' MLB DIAMOND DINGER!
(MLB) Minnesota vs. Philadelphia,
Money Line: -112.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
The Twins are coming into this game not playing very well recently as they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. They are going up against a Phillies team that has been playing very well recently winning 3 of their last 4 as well as 6 of their last 8 games. Sonny Gray is starting for the Twins here and he is 5-5 with a 3.18 ERA this season. He has not been pitching poorly recently but he has been consistently allowing runs in his recent starts as he has allowed at least 2 earned runs in each of his last 6 straight starts as well as allowing at least 3 runs in 4 of his last 6 starts. The Phillies offense has been heating up recently and they have been much better at home this season, they willl find ways to score runs here at home as they push to keep their playoff spot. Ranger Suarez is starting for the Phillies here and he is 2-5 with a 3.96 ERA this season. He had a very rough start to the year but has been pitching much better recently as he has only allowed 2 earned runs or less in his last 2 starts. The Twins are leading their division right now but they have been slipping recently while the Phillies have been heating up and this is a great spot for them to get another win here at home. The Phillies will win this game.