Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies 8/15/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds conclude a three-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cincinnati is 63-44 following a 6-1 victory over the Phillies in the opening game of the series on Friday. Cincinnati has won two straight and seven of the last 10. The Reds are second in the National League Central, trailing the first place Milwaukee Brewers by 7 ½ games.

Jesse Winker is batting .309 to lead Cincinnati and the right-fielder has team highs in hits with 129 and on-base percentage at .397. First baseman Joey Votto is the leader in home runs with 26 and RBIs with 75. On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound. The right-hander is 4-6 with an ERA of 4.40, 111 Ks and 36 BBs.

Philadelphia dropped to 60-56 following its loss to Cincinnati on Friday. The Phillies have struggled of late losing three of the last four but remain tied for first place in the National League East with the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia was held scoreless for seven Innings by Cincinnati starter Tyler Mahle and could not hold the Reds’ hitters in check.

Jean Segura is batting .310 to lead Philadelphia and the shortstop has a team-high 105 hits. Rhys Hoskins is out injured and therefore the leader in home runs is Bryce Harper with 21 and Harper is also the active leader in RBIs with 46. On Sunday, Philadelphia will send Aaron Nola to the mound. The right-hander is 7-6 with an ERA of 4.35, 159 Ks and 28 BBs.