Schwarber & Soto: HR Derby Stars Eyeing Thursday Blast

As Major League Baseball returns from its All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are set to clash in the lone game on the schedule. This matchup features two notable hitters with significant home run potential: Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto. Schwarber, a participant in the recent Home Run Derby, has been particularly potent at home, with 19 of his 32 season home runs occurring at Citizens Bank Park. Furthermore, he has demonstrated success against right-handed pitching, accounting for 21 of his longballs, and has shown a penchant for hitting against the Mets, with five home runs in six games against them this year.

On the other side, Juan Soto presents a compelling prop bet against Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola. Nola has struggled with home runs, surrendering 20 in 19 starts this season. Soto has a notable career history against Nola, hitting five home runs with a high OPS in their previous matchups. This includes a two-homer performance against Nola on June 18. Soto also ended the pre-break portion of the season on a high note, hitting six home runs in his last 22 games.