Phillies vs Giants (MLB) Player Prop Picks (Jul 9)

First pitch is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET on NBCS‑BA. The Philadelphia Phillies (53–39) look to avoid a sweep as they close out a three-game set against a red-hot San Francisco Giants (51–42). After a dramatic inside‑the‑park walk‑off homer Tuesday alerted momentum, both teams are locked into pitching matchups.

• Giants have won four straight and six of their last seven, powered by Tuesday’s inside‑the‑park walk‑off and a dominant bullpen leading the charge.
• Phillies offense ranks top‑3 in OBP (.329) and 6th in batting average (.255); Justin Verlander (0–6, 4.84 ERA) will struggle to contain their firepower.
• Jesús Luzardo (7–5, 4.44 ERA) has been up-and-down—stellar early-season form undone by a rough stretch—and Phillies need him to stabilize.

Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Pick: Jesús Luzardo

The Phillies have been a top‑tier offense, ranking in the MLB’s top quartile for OBP and batting average. Justin Turner and Kyle Schwarber lead the charge, combining power and consistency. The rotation features dependable arms like Luzardo and Wheeler, and their bullpen ranks in the top 8 in ERA. However, Luzardo must rebound from a rough patch to prevent a sweep.

• Averaging 8.2 K/9, he topped 5 strikeouts in 5 of his last 6 appearances.
• Faces a Giants lineup that ranks middle-of-the-pack in contact, offering opportunity for whiffs.
• Expect a 5–6 inning outing with solid strikeout upside.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Pick: Justin Verlander

On a surge heading into midseason, the Giants boast one of the NL’s best pitching staffs with a team ERA of 3.41. Their bullpen is among the majors, led by dynamic late‑inning arms. Offensively, the team feeds off momentum, with players like Patrick Bailey and Willy Adames emerging as spark plugs. At home, their confidence is high after Tuesday’s historic walk‑off.

• Verlander hasn’t allowed more than 4 ER in any of his 6 starts, despite an 0–6 record.
• Phillies average 4.6 runs per game but strike out at a high rate—limiting damage for a veteran with strong command.
• Expect a “quality start” effort rather than a meltdown, especially in relief‑friendly Oracle Park.