Phillies vs Giants Series of the Week Game Preview
Both teams are looking to get into a routine early in the season as the San Francisco Giants travel to Philadelphia this weekend. The Phillies want to take advantage of their talented pitching staff, while the Giants are looking to recover from their recent setbacks. Get the most in depth basketball analysis by reading more articles like this.
Giants Analysis: Lost their last series
The San Francisco Giants are 21st in MLB in runs scored per game as a group. They have scored 118 runs as a club and have a.305 team on-base percentage. In their collective history, the Giants have been responsible for 46 two-baggers and 28 home runs. They are hitting .239 as a team and have amassed 243 hits and 112 RBIs thus far this season. In Game 1 of the series, the San Francisco Giants will start Jordan Hicks (2-0, 1.59 ERA), who is attempting to record his third victory of the year. The Giants need to find consistency, but their recent close games indicate that they are able to make big plays. Game 2 will likely see Keaton Winn and Game 3 Logan Webb, as their starting pitchers.
Phillies Analysis: Returning home after a 10-game road trip
Philadelphia boasts 144 RBIs and 40 long balls so far this season. They have scored 149 runs, walked 115 times, and hit 41 doubles. This season, the Philadelphia Phillies had a batting average of .255 and an on-base percentage of .328. For Game 1, Aaron Nola, a mainstay for the Phillies, will start. He has had an inconsistent season lately, with an ERA of 3.20. The Phillies, who have outperformed opponents at home in the past, will want to take advantage of this edge. Ranger Suarez and Taijuan Walker are the most likely to suit up for Game 2 and 3 of the series.
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