Yesterday’s Results for Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies

VW'S MLB UNDERDOG DOUBLE PLAY

Analysis: We go to Citizens Bank Park tonight, where the Philadelphia Phillies have a major pitching edge with Cristopher Sánchez on the hill, facing Athletics' right-hander Luis Severino. Sanchez is 2-2 this season, with a 2.90 ERA through seven starts, and he's done his best work at home thus far. He is 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA after his first five home starts, holding guest lineups to a paltry .217 batting average. In contrast, he's, he is 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA after two starts on the road, where he's allowed the opposition to hit .451. And in 28 Interleague appearances during his career, he's 10-3 with a 3.00 ERA. I don't think Severino has shown us enough this season to expect him to challenge. He's 2-2 with a 4.46 ERA after seven starts. I know he's pitched well his last two starts, but I don't trust him on the road in a National League park. True, he's been spotless against the Phillies, going 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three career starts against them, but he hasn't faced them in two years. This will be a tough chore for him.