Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 24, 2024

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Jun 24, 2024 6:10 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies, sporting an impressive 51-26 overall record, travel to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:40 PM. The Phillies have fared well on the road, holding a 20-14 record, while the Tigers have struggled at home with an 18-20 mark. This matchup has the makings of a lopsided affair, with the Phillies looking to capitalize on the Tigers' home woes.
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Phillies vs Tigers starting pitchers

  • Casey Mize for Detroit Tigers
  • Aaron Nola for Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies vs Tigers statistics

Stat Phillies Tigers
Hits 679 (4th) 601 (21st)
Batting Average .258 (3rd) .232 (24th)
Runs Batted In 372 (4th) 305 (18th)
Runs 390 (4th) 320 (20th)
Home Runs 92 (Tied-5th) 72 (24th)
Walks 278 (4th) 224 (Tied-21st)
Stolen Bases 77 (Tied-5th) 34 (28th)
Strikeouts 627 (Tied-19th) 681 (10th)
Pitches 11334 (14th) 11349 (13th)

Detroit Tigers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/23/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 11-2
6/22/24 vs Chicago White Sox L 5-1
6/21/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 2-1
6/19/24 @ Atlanta Braves L 7-0
6/18/24 @ Atlanta Braves L 2-1

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/23/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 4-1
6/22/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 12-1
6/21/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 5-4
6/19/24 vs San Diego Padres L 5-2
6/18/24 vs San Diego Padres W 4-3

Phillies vs Tigers predictions

As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up to take on the Detroit Tigers, all eyes are likely to be on Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm, who have been showing some solid performances this season. Harper, with his knack for hitting home runs, might just be a key player in racking up the scoreboard. Given his impressive track record this season and his knack for clutch hitting, I'd bet he'll be swinging for the fences at Comerica Park. And let's not overlook Bohm - leading the team with a .304 batting average and 61 RBIs, he seems set to keep up his consistent hitting. Together, this dynamic duo could seriously amp up the Phillies' offense in this matchup.

Shifting focus to the Detroit Tigers, Riley Greene appears ready to make an impact. With a batting average of .261 and leading his team in homers and RBIs, Greene's agility and power at the plate could potentially give the Tigers the boost they need against a tough Phillies pitching lineup. He’s shown promise and might just find gaps in the Phillies' defense. Casey Mize, stepping up as the starting pitcher, has the heavy responsibility of holding down a robust Philly lineup. Mize, despite a challenging season, will definitely be looking to lower his ERA and prove his metropolis on the mound.

Taking into account the performance trends and standings, the Phillies seem poised for a victory in this one. Their stronger batting lineup and tighter pitching, led by Aaron Nola, gives them an edge over the Tigers. Philadelphia's road record has been quite solid, and with their bats firing, they could extend their dominance. The Tigers will put up a good fight, no doubt, especially with players like Greene stepping up to the plate, but the Phillies might just have too much firepower this time around. Let's see if Detroit can pull off an upset or if Philadelphia continues their winning ways!

Detroit Tigers injuries

  • Alex Faedo (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jace Jung (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Jackson Jobe (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Javier Baez (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter (RF): 10-Day-IL

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • Edmundo Sosa (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Rucker (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yunior Marte (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kody Clemens (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Griff McGarry (SP): Day-To-Day

Phillies vs Tigers game info

Venue Comerica Park
Location Detroit, Michigan
First pitch Mon 6:40 PM
Temperature 85°
Chance of Rain 0%

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