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July 20, 2026 Updated 12:16 pm EDT<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday. Cristopher Sanchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 55-45 this season and second in the NL East. Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA) is starting for the Dodgers, who are 63-37 and first in the NL West.<\/p>\n
How to watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia PhilliesDodgers vs. Phillies odds
\nFavorite Moneyline: Phillies -145
\nUnderdog Moneyline: Dodgers +118
\nTotal: 8.5
\nTotal Over Odds: -110
\nTotal Under Odds: -110
\nInjury reportsPhillies<\/p>\n
Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Brad Keller: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Tanner Banks: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat)<\/p>\n
Dodgers<\/p>\n
Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Will Smith: 10 Day IL (Neck), Blake Treinen: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bobby Miller: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gavin Stone: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Cousins: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brusdar Graterol: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Snell: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60 Day IL (Back), Edwin D\u00edaz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ben Casparius: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)<\/p>\n
Stats to know
\nBryce Harper is hitting for a .258 BA, .363 OBP and .490 SLG with a 20.7% strikeout rate and a 14.5% walk rate. His OPS is .854 and he has scored 59 runs. In 421 plate appearances, he has hit 20 home runs and driven in 59 runs. Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on nine attempts.
\nIn 427 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has slashed .253\/.368\/.561 this season. He has hit 33 long balls (1st in MLB) and driven in 61 runs (17th in MLB) with a strikeout rate of 34.4% and a walk rate of 14.5%. He has come around to score 59 times.
\nShohei Ohtani has hit 22 home runs this season, which ranks 10th in MLB. He has also tallied 60 RBIs (18th in MLB) and has scored 66 runs. In 419 plate appearances, he has recorded a .290 BA, .398 OBP and .540 SLG with a 14.3% walk rate and a 22.7% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording six steals on eight attempts.
\nIn 421 plate appearances, Freddie Freeman has posted a 16.9% strikeout rate and an 11.6% walk rate while slashing .285\/.371\/.477 with 15 home runs, 51 RBIs and 52 runs scored.<\/p>\n
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