Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies 5/22/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/21/2022 at 10:44 PM ET

Citizens Bank Park will play host to a Sunday afternoon MLB battle between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers (27-12) are riding a seven-game winning streak and own the best overall record in the National League. Last night, OF Mookie Betts fell a triple short of the cycle and drove in three runs to lead Los Angeles to a 7-4 road victory.

Twenty-eight year old righty Tony Gonsolin (4-0 1.64 ERA) is quietly pitching extremely well for the Dodgers. Through 33 innings of work, Gonsolin has allowed just two home runs while posting a 1.03 WHIP.

The Philadelphia Phillies are three games below .500 at home and trail NL East Division leading New York by 8.5 games. During Saturday's home loss, Philadelphia went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and was retired by strikes eight times. Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each went deep in a losing effort for the Phillies (18-22).

Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi will counter with right-hander Zach Eflin (1-3 3.90 ERA) in the series finale. Last time out, Eflin gave up one run across six frames during a 3-0 home loss versus San Diego.

Los Angeles SP Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is likely a few weeks away from throwing a bullpen session. Through 39 games, Los Angeles ranks 2nd in OPS and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Philadelphia ranks 8th in OPS and 9th in runs scored. Take the Phillies to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-3.

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