Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/11/2023 Picks, Tips and Previews
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies will play the last game of their series at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday afternoon in MLB action. The Dodgers (37-28) sit 2.5 games back of the NL West Division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks and one game under.500 on the road. On Saturday, Los Angeles won 9-0 away from home thanks to DH J.D. Martinez’s three-run home run and two runs from OF Mookie Betts. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has not yet named the starter for this game. The Dodgers’ pitching staff has suffered from several injuries, and as a result, they have fallen to 22nd in the majors with a 4.52 ERA.
Los Angeles has a slugging percentage of.461 and has walked 270 times compared to 561 strikeouts. This season, they have collected 523 hits, 344 RBI, and a.243 batting average. Together, the Dodgers have hit 109 baseballs out of the park and tallied 118 doubles. They have scored 355 runs, and their on-base percentage is.330. The Los Angeles Dodgers rank third in baseball with 5.6 runs scored per game as a team.
Their pitching staff’s team WHIP is 1.26 and they have a K/BB ratio of 3.01. Pitchers for the Dodgers have allowed 298 runs overall and 80 home runs, which ranks 21st in the league. Los Angeles has given up 532 hits (8.5 per nine innings) and 283 earned runs. The Dodgers’ staff has struck out 536 batters this season, ranking them 22nd in MLB, and their team ERA is 4.52. They have struck out 178 batters this year, and as a team, they have a 4.32 FIP.
Dodgers pitchers have entered games 62 times with runners on base and have made 60 outings in high-stakes situations. The relievers now rank 11th in the league with 34 holds this season. The Dodgers’ relievers entered the game in 54 save situations with a 70.0% save percentage. They have made 14 saves so far this year but have also missed six of their 20 chances to make saves. For the season, the bullpen pitchers have inherited 98 base runners, with 25.5% of those runners reaching base. This year, the Dodgers have sent 220 bullpen pitchers to the mound.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/11/2023 Picks, Tips and Previews
The Philadelphia Phillies are nine games down in the NL East Division battle despite winning 18 of their first 29 home games. In yesterday’s triumph at home, Philadelphia’s hitters only mustered six hits, and 10 were strikeouts. SP For the Phillies, who dropped to 31-33 on the year, Aaron Nola (5-5) took the loss after giving up six runs in six and a half innings. Right-hander Taijuan Walker, 30, (5-3, 5.04 ERA), is starting to come to life. Walker has made only six runs in his last 23 innings of work, and the Phillies have won three of his last four starts.
The Phillies score 4.27 runs per game, which ranks 20th in baseball, and have an SLG% of.416. They have scored 269 runs, walked 192 times, and hit 116 two-baggers. Philadelphia has 257 runs batted in and 68 home runs on the season. They have received a total of 546 base hits and have been hit 569 times, which ranks eighth in MLB. The Philadelphia Phillies now have a batting average of.255 and an on-base percentage of.320.
The Phillies’ collective WHIP and FIP for the season are 1.294 and 3.96, respectively. Their ratio of walks to strikeouts is 9.20 (563 walks against 196 bases on balls). With 513 total hits allowed, their pitching staff is presently ranked 11th in baseball. They have allowed 65 long balls and 4.88 runs per nine innings, which ranks 21st in MLB. This season, the Philadelphia pitching staff has allowed 297 runs while compiling an ERA of 4.37 (266 earned runs).
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies. The MLB Pick for this contest is Los Angeles Angels. 3B Philadelphia On Saturday, Alec Bohm (hamstring) participated in pregame warm-ups and may be reinstated from the 10-day disabled list for this game. Los Angeles is currently third in runs scored and fourth in OPS through 65 games. Philadelphia is currently ranked 20th in runs scored and 12th in OPS for the season. Count on the Phillies to triumph at home. Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to win 6-3 in the final score.
MLB Starting Time: 1:35 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -194
MLB Totals: 9.0
