Dodgers at Phillies 7/17/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers play the third game of a four-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers defeated the Phillies in the opener of the series on Monday 16-2 for their third straight win. Cody Bellinger hit two home runs and has 33 on the season, while Clayton Kershaw fanned seven over six innings in the Dodgers win.

Phillies starter Zach Eflin absorbed the loss and is 7-9 after allowing seven runs on nine hits over six innings. Three Phillies relievers allowed seven runs, before the Phillies sent outfielder Roman Quinn to pitch in the eighth with the bases loaded. Quinn induced Joc Pederson into an inning ending fly ball but gave up two runs in the ninth. Philadelphia has lost 24 of its last 39. Cody Bellinger leads the Dodgers with a .341 batting average, 114 hits, 33 home runs and 75 RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging .264 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .225. On Wednesday, the Dodgers will send Kenta Maeda to the mound. The right-hander is 7-6 with an ERA of 3.82, 101 Ks and 32 BBs.

Cesar Hernandez leads the Phillies with a .283 batting average. Rhys Hoskins leads in home runs with 20, while Bryce Harper leads in RBIs with 62. Philadelphia is averaging .245 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .267. On Wednesday, the Phillies will send Nick Pivetta to the mound. The right-hander is 4-4 with an ERA of 5.80, 54 Ks and 21 BBs.