MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (13-16) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (10-19) Double-Header

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Location: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, PA

Game 1 First Pitch: 12:35 p.m. ET

Game 2 First Pitch: 5:35 p.m. ET (makeup of April 29 rainout)

Weather Outlook

Wednesday’s game was postponed due to steady rain, prompting the double‑header.

No updated Game‑Day weather disruptions were reported for Thursday.

Injury Report

San Francisco Giants

Sam Hentges (RP, 15‑Day IL), Joel Peguero (RP, 15‑Day IL), Daniel Susac (C, 10‑Day IL), Harrison Bader (CF, 10‑Day IL), Jason Foley (RP, 60‑Day IL).

Philadelphia Phillies

Jhoan Duran (RP, 15‑Day IL), Michael Mercado (RP, 7‑Day IL), Keaton Anthony (1B, 7‑Day IL), J.T. Realmuto (C, 10‑Day IL), Zach Pop (RP, 15‑Day IL).

Probable Pitching Matchups

Game 1

Giants: Logan Webb — 2–3, 4.86 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 37 IP, 32 K.

Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez — 2–2, 2.94 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 33.2 IP, 43 K.

Game 2

Giants: Adrian Houser (expected) — 0–3, 7.36 ERA.

Phillies: Andrew Painter (likely) — 1–2, 5.25 ERA.

Team Records & Recent Form

San Francisco Giants (13–16)

Team batting: .245 AVG, 97 R, 238 H, 19 HR, .289 OBP.

Pitching: 3.96 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 244 K, 113 BB.

Last 5: L 7‑0 @ PHI, W 6‑3 vs MIA, W 6‑2 vs MIA, L 9‑4 vs MIA, L 3‑0 vs LAD.

Philadelphia Phillies (10–19)

Team batting: .223 AVG, 109 R, 219 H, 30 HR, .298 OBP.

Pitching: 4.95 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 269 K.

Last 5: W 7‑0 vs SF, L 6‑2 @ ATL, W 8‑5 @ ATL, L 5‑3 @ ATL, L 8‑7 @ CHC.

Series History & Context

Tuesday: Phillies won 7–0, powered by seven scoreless innings from Jesús Luzardo and a strong debut for interim manager Don Mattingly.

Wednesday: Postponed due to rain → double‑header today.

Key Player Matchups

Giants Hitters vs. Sánchez

Heliot Ramos: .267 AVG, 14 RBI.

Casey Schmitt: 4 HR, .286 AVG.

Phillies Hitters vs. Webb

Bryce Harper: .269 AVG, 6 HR, 19 RBI.

Kyle Schwarber: 9 HR (power threat despite .190 AVG).

Game 1 Odds

San Francisco Giants      7

Philadelphia Phillies      – 149    

Game 2 Odds

San Francisco Giants      7

Philadelphia Phillies      – 149

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026