This is Cincinnati's first road game. They took two of three at home to Washington, though the pitching staff allowed 14 runs. That's a red flag as last year, the Reds were 25th in the majors in pitching ERA (4.83), 16th in the bullpen (4.11 ERA), and 21st in relief staff WHIP. Young starter Andrew Abbott had a 3.51 ERA at home last season, but 4.29 on the road. Cincinnati manager Buddy Bell is 15-41 in April road games. Philadelphia plays its fourth consecutive home contest after beating the Braves yesterday, 5-4, as a +130 dog. This team was 49-32 at home in 2023. Starter Cristopher Sanchez had a 3.44 ERA last season with the Phillies, walking only 16 batters in 99+ innings with 96 Ks. Philadelphia is 63-29 after a victory by two runs or less, so back home field. Play Philadelphia.
