Aug. 1, 2026 Updated 2:13 pm EDT

Trea Turner takes a two-game homer streak into the Philadelphia Phillies’ game against the Baltimore Orioles at 7:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Cristopher Sanchez (13-4, 2.73 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 57-53 this season and second in the NL East. Shane Baz (4-9, 3.98 ERA) is the expected starter for the Orioles, who are 54-56 and fourth in the AL East.

How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore OriolesPhillies vs. Orioles odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -145
Underdog Moneyline: Orioles +118
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsPhillies

Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

Orioles

Samuel Basallo: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Blaze Alexander: 10 Day IL (Hand), Adley Rutschman: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Zach Eflin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Keegan Akin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Bassitt: 60 Day IL (Back), Ryan Helsley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Mountcastle: 60 Day IL (Foot), Jordan Westburg: 60 Day IL (Ucl), Colin Selby: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is slashing .252/.356/.488 this season with 22 home runs, 65 RBIs and an OPS of .845 (20th in MLB). He has a 21.4% strikeout rate and a 14.3% walk rate in 463 plate appearances, and he has scored 65 total runs. Harper has recorded six steals on 10 attempts.
In 461 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has slashed .251/.367/.543 this season. He has hit 33 long balls (2nd in MLB) and driven in 62 runs with a strikeout rate of 34.3% and a walk rate of 14.5%. He has come around to score 64 times.
Pete Alonso has hit 23 home runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. He has also tallied 69 RBIs (12th in MLB) and has scored 68 runs. In 480 plate appearances, he has recorded a .252 BA, .348 OBP and .470 SLG with an 11.7% walk rate and a 24.4% strikeout rate.
In 500 plate appearances, Taylor Ward has slashed .247/.384/.348 this season. He has hit seven long balls and driven in 30 runs with a strikeout rate of 20.2% and a walk rate of 17.2%. and has scored 64 runs.

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