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The Phillies are favored (-232 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Reds (+190). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (8-3), and Chase Burns (0-1) answering the bell for the Cincinnati Reds.

SportsLine's model simulated Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Friday's matchup at Citizens Bank Park on the Fourth of July

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel. Johnson, 26, has a 2.25 ERA in two relief appearances (four innings) for the Phillies this season,

The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Hear from Rob Thomson and the Phillies Pregame Live crew as they discuss Mick Abel being optioned to Triple-A.Phillies option Mick Abel to Triple-A, recall Seth Johnson originally appeared on NBC Spor