*2 BIG GAME PLAYS* Joe D’s MLB is HOT HOT HOT! Today, we continue to BURN THE BOOKS on the diamond with my 6-1 MLB TOP RATED RELEASE & my MLB TUESDAY SMASH WINNER.

Tuesday’s free play; Philadelphia Phillies.

Game 955.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

The Philadelphia Phillies are making a run for the National League East. As a matter of fact, this team deserves a lot of praise. After a 9-19 start, they have now won 41 of their last 61 games. They are just 3.0-games back of the Atlanta Braves in the division. However, they must keep their foot on the gas as just behind them is sitting in the Miami Marlins, 4.0 games back. The Cincinnati Reds are a nightmare. They sit in last place in Central division at 41-48. Playing at home has not benefited this team at all as they are just 20-24 this season at Great American Ballpark. This team show no signs of improvement, going just 2-6 their last eight outings. During that eight-game span, their offense has accounted for more than four runs just once, while their pitching staff has yielded significant runs every one of those games. As a matter of fact, in seven of their last 10 contests, their staff has gotten steamrolled for four or more runs. Having said that, today, Zack Wheeler and Andrew Abbott are expected scheduled starters. The Phillies right-hander has been superb this season, going 8-1 with a 2.36 ERA, as the team has been victorious in 11 of his 13 starts. All of his numbers are very impressive; 3-0 with a 1.45 ERA over his last three turns, and 4-1 with a 2.03 ERA away from home. The Reds left-hander possesses some respectable numbers, going 5-4 with a 3.88 ERA on the campaign. To be quite honest, he’s only gotten steamrolled a few times this season. He just doesn’t get the run support. However, at home this season he is just 2-2 with a whopping ERA of 4.75. I mentioned run support a little bit ago. Just FYI the Cincinnati offense ranks in the bottom third in just about every major offensive category. Even if he puts in a good performance, overall, the pitching staff owns a team ERA of 4.57. This game almost made it as a premium release for me. I still feel it offers us value. Take the Philadelphia Phillies. Thank you.