The Tampa Bay Rays (71-72) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies (85-58). The matchup begins at 6:40 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to Cristopher Sanchez (10-9, 3.45 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Rays will counter with Cole Sulser.
Phillies vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH
Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (10-9, 3.45 ERA) vs Sulser – TB (0-0, 4.35 ERA)
Phillies vs. Rays Odds
Phillies to win: -199
Rays to win: +167
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Phillies vs. Rays Pitcher Performance
Sanchez |
|
Sulser |
27 |
GS |
1 |
10-9 |
W-L |
0-0 |
3.45 |
ERA |
4.35 |
159 |
IP |
10.1 |
36 |
BB |
6 |
131 |
SO |
11 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
The Phillies will send Sanchez (10-9) to the mound to make his 28th start of the season. He is 10-9 with a 3.45 ERA and 131 strikeouts through 159 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the left-hander threw seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In 27 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 3.45 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .265 to opposing hitters.
Sanchez heads into this matchup with 15 quality starts under his belt this year.
Sanchez is looking for his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Sulser
Sulser will take to the mound for the Rays, his second start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he threw two innings against the Minnesota Twins without allowing a run.
He has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of 4.35, a 1.83 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.355.
He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in three straight appearances.
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