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Schwarber's Homer Streak Faces Astros Challenge
8 Sep
Summary
- Kyle Schwarber is on a three-game home run streak.
- Andrew Painter starts for the Phillies, Houston's Wesneski counters.
- The Phillies are favored at -143 in betting odds.
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to host the Houston Astros tonight at Citizens Bank Park, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Kyle Schwarber is a key player to watch, carrying a notable three-game home run streak into the contest.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher will be Andrew Painter, who has a 3-8 record and a 5.55 ERA this season. The Phillies currently stand at 81-63 overall and second place in the NL East. Houston's projected starter is Hayden Wesneski, boasting a 4-1 record and a 3.18 ERA.
Fans can catch the game on TBS, NBCS-PH, and SCHN, with Fubo offering streaming options. Betting odds favor the Phillies as the moneyline favorite at -143, with the Astros listed as underdogs at +118. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs.
