MIKE LINEBACK
Premium Selections
[954] 4* Philadelphia Phillies +108 | Action/Martinez | 7:05p ET
Key Reasons:
1) Atlanta rookie start Hanson has been sensational all season. However, this will be his hardest assignment of season, pitching on the road in a pennant race at Philly.
2) Even if Hanson is up for the task, I believe Philly find a way to win this game late.
3) Home field will be huge tonight. Citizens Bank Park will be electric on a Friday night. They smell another championship and would like nothing better than to put rival Atlanta away this weekend.
4) This is the type of game Pedro excels in. He loves to pitch in big games and is normally successful. Phillies have won all three of his starts this season and this will be only his seond start at home.
5) Philadelphia are playing at a high level, have won 12 of their L16 games.
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