Philadelphia Phillies (37-25, second in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40, fifth in the NL Central)

Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Joe Ross (2-1, 4.34 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Pirates: Bailey Falter (4-3, 3.14 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

Phillies -140, Pirates +119; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday to begin a three-game series.

Pittsburgh is 23-40 overall and 14-18 at home. The Pirates have a 6-27 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

Philadelphia is 37-25 overall and 18-13 on the road. Phillies pitchers have a collective 4.03 ERA, which ranks 10th in the NL.

Friday's game is the fourth time these teams meet this season.

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