The Philadelphia Phillies face off in an interstate rivalry with the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have split the first four games this season. Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies. He is 11-4 with a 3.38 ERA, and 1.028 WHIP. The Phillies are third in scoring, averaging 4.97 runs per game. The Pirates won six of their last seven games going into the All star break. The Pirates will go with Martin Perez on the mound. He is 1-5 this season with a 5.15 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. Pittsburgh is putting up 4.19 runs per game. The Pirates are 20th in scoring this season while the Phillies are third in scoring. Considering Skenes is not starting this game I will be on the Phillies.

Play on Philadelphia. This is a 3% play.