On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies (53-37) face off against the San Francisco Giants (49-42) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

San Francisco comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their series opener against Philadelphia. In their recent 6-2 victory over Sacramento, Willy Adames made a key contribution for the Giants, going 1-for-3 at the plate. He launched a home run, drove in three runs, and crossed the plate himself to help secure the win. So far this season, Heliot Ramos has emerged as San Francisco’s top power hitter, leading the team with 14 home runs. Not far behind is Matt Chapman, who holds the second spot on the team with 12 homers. When it comes to bringing runners home, Wilmer Flores stands out as the Giants’ most productive hitter, collecting a team-high 55 RBIs to this point in the year. Ramos not only leads in home runs but also boasts the highest batting average on the squad, maintaining a solid .273 mark. Offensively, San Francisco has been strong recently, averaging 5.6 runs per game over their last five games. Thanks to this surge, the Giants are currently tied with the Padres for the third and final NL Wild Card position. With their offense in rhythm, the Giants are hoping to keep the momentum rolling. Overall this season, San Francisco is averaging 4.2 runs per game.

Philadelphia enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their series opener against San Francisco.In their recent 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Bryson Stott played a key role for the Phillies by going 1-for-2 at the plate, including a home run. He also contributed a run scored and drove in two of the team’s three runs, helping to secure the win. So far this season, Kyle Schwarber has been the Phillies’ biggest power threat, leading the team with an impressive 27 home runs. Behind him are Nick Castellanos and Trea Turner, who are tied as Philadelphia’s second-best home run hitters, each with 11 home runs to date. Schwarber also leads the squad in RBIs, having knocked in 63 runs already this year, making him an essential part of the team’s offense. On the batting average front, Trea Turner has been the Phillies’ most consistent hitter, leading the team with a .299 batting average. This blend of power and consistency has been crucial to Philadelphia’s success. Over their last five games, the Phillies have averaged 4.6 runs per contest, maintaining solid offensive production. Currently, they hold a narrow lead: sitting a game and a half ahead of the New York Mets for first place in the NL East Division. Looking ahead, Philadelphia is set to take on the San Francisco Giants on the road—a matchup expected to challenge their roster. To come out on top, the Phillies will rely heavily on their pitching staff to keep San Francisco’s hitters in check and limit hard contact. Overall this season, the Phillies have averaged 4.6 runs per game, which highlights their balanced and productive offense as they continue to battle for first place in their division.

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