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MLBFinal22 Jul, 2026

Los Angeles DodgersvsPhiladelphia Phillies

LAD 9/PHI 5

MLB.TVCitizens Bank Park
The preview

Dodgers roll into Citizens Bank Park at 64-38, still the class of the National League, while the Phillies sit a respectable 56-46 and looking to snap a series against a juggernaut lineup. Vegas has LA as the modest -120 favorite with the total sitting at 9.5, so nobody's expecting a pitcher's duel here.

Watch the heart of the Dodgers order to work deep counts and pile up walks against whatever Philly starter takes the ball, while the Phillies bullpen will need to hold serve late if their guy only goes five or six. Bold prediction: this one turns into a slugfest that goes over the total, with LA plating a run in the eighth off a tiring reliever to seal it.

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