Chip’s Top-Rated MLB Power Play Best Bet
(MLB) Philadelphia vs. Cincinnati, 04/25/2024 1:10 PM, Score: 5 - 0
Money Line: 139.00 Cincinnati (Home)
Result: Loss
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 1:10 ET
Reds over Phillies- Cincinnati has claimed four wins in six games against the Phillies heading into the clubs' last matchup of the regular season. Nick Martinez (0-0, 4.76 ERA) is leaving the bullpen and returning to the Cincinnati rotation. He will make his third start of the season on Thursday. Martinez takes the place of right-hander Frankie Montas, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm after being struck with a line drive 16 pitches into his Sunday start against the Los Angeles Angels. Martinez will be making his first career start against Philadelphia. The right-hander has been dominant in five career relief appearances vs. the Phillies, allowing just one run and four hits over 10 1/3 innings with no decisions. The Phillies will counter with right-hander Zack Wheeler (1-3, 2.30 ERA). Wheeler has 38 strikeouts and just seven walks over 31 1/3 innings this season. Wheeler is 1-2 with a 2.98 ERA in his seven career starts vs. the Reds. Take CINCINNATI!