This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Philadelphia Phillies.

We like the Phillies to bounce back after last night's 2-0 defeat, while everything points to a letdown here for the Friars after back-to-back victories. The visitors hand the ball to ace Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.37 ERA) who gave up two runs off seven hits with two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision to Miami on Sunday. Nola has been a machine this year, not allowing more than four runs in a start since June 17th and he's gone 4-1 in that span. To go along with his impressive ERA, he also owns an elite 0.99 WHIP and 144:40 K:BB over 148 innings. The home side goes with Walker Lockett (0-2, 9.28) who gave up five runs over five innings in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday. Over 10.2 innings in the big leagues the rookie has been shelled for 11 runs off 17 hits. Note that Philadelphia is still 50-38 (+11.8 units) against right-handed starters this year, while San Diego is just 34-47 (-2.6 units) against right-handed starters. We're banking on a blowout, so lay the price with confidence. Play on the PHILLIES.

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