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MLB Lines – Phillies vs Dodgers

The Dodgers will host the Phillies in game three of a four-game series at Chavez Ravine on Wednesday, looking to after a 3-2 game two loss win on Tuesday.

PHI: Cole Hamels (L) (2013: 8-14, 3.60 ERA) v LAD: Zack Greinke (R) (3-0, 2.42 ERA)
Date/Time: 10:10 pm ET Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Venue: Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Broadcast: LOCAL
Line: Dodgers -158
Total: 6.5
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The Phillies (10-10) spanked the Dodgers 7-0 in game one on Monday, and then followed up with a 3-2 victory in extra innings on Tuesday.

Philadelphia have put together a decent stretch, winning four of its last six games, including winning three in a row.

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As a team, the Phillies have scored a combined 20 runs in their last three games, but it’s the team’s pitching that has led the way.
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Cole Hamels will get the nod on Wednesday after coming off the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. He has no decisions in one career start against the Dodgers with a 2.57 ERA.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles (12-9) have lost five of their last eight games and their offense has gone ice cold, putting together just 11 hits and striking out 17 times.

Hanley Ramirez has just two hit in his last six games, while Yasiel Puig has six strikeouts in his last five games. Dodgers first base man Adrian Gonzalez who had also hit safely in 16 straight games, which is the longest active streak in the majors. was held hitless in Tuesday’s game.

Taking the mound on Wednesday will Zack Greinke, who is a perfect 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA and has strikeouts in innings of work. This will be Greinke’s fifth career start against the Phillies. The righty is 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA against Philadelphia during his career.

Trends:

  • PHI are 8-22 in their last 30 Wed. games.
  • PHI are 13-29 in their last 42 road games.
  • PHI are 7-2 in Hamels’ last 9 starts.
  • Under is 6-1-1 in LA last 8 overall.
  • Under is 6-1-1 in LA last 8 on grass.
  • LA are 2-6 in their last 8 Wed. games.

Notes:

  • Gonzalez went 0-for-3 on Tuesday, snapping his 16-game hitting streak.
  • The Phillies are 15-8 in their last 23 games at Dodger Stadium.
  • Dodgers OF Andre Ethier has missed the last two games with flu-like symptoms.

Matt’s Free Prediction: Dodgers

Philadelphia is 15-8 over its last 23 games against Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium (including the postseason).

The Dodgers have been up and down so far this season and have struggled against Philly.

So, I’ll take my chances with the Phillies who are hitting the ball well as of late and have a veteran pitcher in Hamels on the mound.

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By Matt Martz

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