The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t given oddsmakers much confidence in the first few weeks, but finally seem to be back on track. Favored to win the NL all along in Bovada’s National League Futures, the Phillies now own baseball’s longest winning streak at five games, and try to make it six at home against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

Cole Hamels makes his second start since a five-game suspension for throwing at Bryce Harper. He was brilliant last week, giving up just one hit in seven innings in a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres. Continue reading →