Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (53–38) vs. San Francisco Giants (50–42)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 9:45 PM ET
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Bay Area, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The San Francisco Giants look to extend their win streak to four games as they host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of a three-game series at Oracle Park. The Giants took the opener 3–1 behind a clutch two-run eighth inning and a strong bullpen performance. The Phillies, who had won five of their previous seven, saw their two-game win streak snapped and will look to bounce back behind veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker.
This is the sixth meeting of the season between the two clubs, with the Giants holding a 3–2 edge in the season series.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | Taijuan Walker (RHP) | 3–5 | 3.64 | 1.24 | 61 |
| Giants | Robbie Ray (LHP) | 9–3 | 2.68 | 1.07 | 112 |
- Walker is making his first start since May 30 after nine straight bullpen appearances. He threw 2.2 scoreless innings in his last outing.
- Ray is coming off a complete game and has been dominant at home. He’s allowed just 3 ER over his last 21 innings and has helped the Giants win four of his last six starts.
Key Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 27 HR, 63 RBI – 5th in MLB in home runs; 3-game hit streak
- Trea Turner: .299 AVG – 7-game hit streak; batting .302 over last 10 games
- Nick Castellanos: .274 AVG, 22 doubles – 3 HR and 8 RBI in last 10 games
San Francisco Giants
- Rafael Devers: 17 HR, 67 RBI – Leads team in both categories; 6-game hit streak
- Willy Adames: 8-game hit streak; 2 HR and 10 RBI in last 10 games
- Matt Chapman: 3-for-4 with a run scored in Game 1; .814 OPS
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Phillies | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 53–38 (2nd NL East) | 50–42 (3rd NL West) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 5–5 |
| Team ERA | 3.76 | 3.66 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | .230 |
| Home Runs | 127 (4th in MLB) | 105 (13th in MLB) |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.45 | 3.21 (Top 5 in MLB) |
- The Phillies are 13–4 in Cristopher Sánchez’s starts this season.
- The Giants are 28–7 when scoring 5+ runs.
- The Phillies have hit the under in 27 of their last 40 road games.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies 7
San Francisco Giants – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
