Cincinnati at Philadelphia

The Cincinnati Reds are 74-49, and have a better record than the New York Yankees as we head toward Labor Day. The Reds have good starting pitching, and while their bullpen may not be "The Nasty Boys," they rank No. 1 in all of baseball with a 2.78 ERA. They have also been the hottest team in baseball over a long stretch, compiling a 31-11 mark in their last 42 games. The Phillies are nine games under the .500 mark and have been the biggest disappointment in baseball this season. The pitching was supposed to be their strength has now allowed 4 runs or more in 19 of their last 31 games, and the Reds have the offense to take advantage, and the pen to close it out. The Phillies are just 4-11 in their last 15 at home vs. a team with a winning road record. Play on Cincinnati.