The setup: At 13-1, it is hard to bet against the Rays, but with the Phillies’ ace, Zack Wheeler on the mound, I am saying “go with the pitching” Wheeler, 4-2 , with an era of 2.38, has done all that has been asked of him this year. Expect 7 plus innings with great control, and remember, the Rays strike out a ton.

Ryan Yarbrough, Saturday’s starter, is hardly the shining light of the Rays rotation. At 2-3 and with an ERA of 4.27 he is seriously outclassed on the mound.

The pick: The Phillies’ bats are better against a lefty. I believe the Phillies will get to Yarbrough early, and Wheeler will give them his usual solid start. The line is softening in Philadelphia’s favor. Watch the line, then take the Phillies.

This is a 10* PLAY-BOOK on the Phillies.