- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Cincinnati (+106) Philadelphia (-128)
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The Philadelphia Phillies (23-23) are set to clash with the Cincinnati Reds (24-22) at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. The odds for this encounter feature the Reds at +106 and the Phillies at -128, with a total set at 9. Starting pitchers for the game are Andrew Abbott and Aaron Nola.
The Cincinnati Reds currently score an average of 4.3 runs per game, placing them 17th in the league. They’ve tallied 204 runs with an on-base percentage of .312. The team has notched 71 doubles and 61 home runs. Additionally, they have recorded 191 RBIs from their 356 hits, holding a batting average of .226. Cincinnati’s slugging percentage stands at .392, with 429 strikeouts and 184 walks drawn this season.
The Reds have accumulated a K/BB ratio of 1.65, with a collective WHIP of 1.49 for their pitching staff. They’ve allowed 63 home runs and 239 runs (ranking 25th in MLB). Cincinnati’s pitchers have surrendered 404 hits (8.7 per 9 innings) and 224 earned runs, resulting in an earned run average of 4.81 this year (26th in MLB), while striking out 365 batters. Their staff has issued 221 walks, and their FIP is 5.04 for the season.
The Reds’ bullpen has entered games with runners on 52 occasions, with 59 high-leverage appearances. Relief pitchers have recorded 32 holds so far (5th in MLB) and have a save percentage of 57.1%. They have faced 54 save situations, converting 12 saves out of 21 attempts. The bullpen has inherited 72 runners, with 31.9% resulting in earned runs. A total of 177 relievers have pitched for the Reds this season.
Throughout the year, the Cincinnati Reds have tallied 1,258 putouts, 402 assists, and 19 errors. Their fielding percentage of .989 positions them 8th in baseball, alongside 42 double plays. They have converted 70.4% of balls put into play into outs across 3,774 innings, ranking 14th in professional baseball.
Abbott has a career record of 31-25 with a FIP of 3.46, facing 1,954 batters in the league. He has allowed 429 hits (8.3 hits per nine innings) and has issued 162 walks. His career ERA is 3.51, having allowed 181 earned runs, and he maintains a WHIP of 1.273. Abbott has pitched 464 innings and accumulated 418 strikeouts in his MLB journey.
On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies carry a team slugging percentage of .394, scoring an average of 4.23 runs per game (21st in the league). They’ve accounted for 68 doubles, 199 runs, and 57 home runs, achieving 195 RBIs. With 389 strikeouts (15th in the league) and 378 hits, the Phillies have a .302 on-base percentage and a batting average of .235 this year.
From a pitching perspective, the Phillies have conceded 216 runs this season, with a team ERA of 4.22 (yielding 197 earned runs). They’ve given up 46 home runs and average 4.63 runs against per 9 innings (19th in MLB). The Phillies possess a team WHIP of 1.357 and a FIP of 3.47. Their strikeout to walk ratio stands at 9.70 (452 strikeouts to 134 walks), ranking 29th in total hits allowed with 436.
They rank 5th in the league with a 73.3% save percentage, using 162 bullpen pitchers this season. Their relievers have entered high leverage situations 41 times and faced runners on base in 48 instances. With 30 save opportunities, the Phillies earned 15 holds and 4 blown saves. They have successfully converted 11 out of 15 save chances. Relief pitchers have inherited 57 runners, with a 31.6% score rate.
The Philadelphia Phillies have executed 28 double plays, holding a fielding percentage of .987 (13th in MLB). They’ve tallied 414 assists, 22 errors, and 1,261 putouts this season. In their 3,783 innings in the field, their defensive efficiency stands at 65.5% (30th in the league).
In his professional career, Nola has allowed 1,575 hits and achieved 1,922 strikeouts over 1,760 innings pitched. He has yielded a total of 760 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.160 and a FIP of 3.8. His K/BB ratio is 4.12, having faced 7,240 batters in his MLB journey. With a career record of 111-92, Nola holds an ERA of 3.89 while allowing 8.1 hits per nine innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Cincinnati (+106)
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