Philadelphia, May 7, 2026, 19:03 EDT Philadelphia’s hopes for a sweep didn’t last long Thursday. The Athletics jumped out with four runs in the opening frame at Citizens Bank Park—Shea Langeliers sent one out after Nick Kurtz reached, then Brent Rooker blasted a two-run homer after Tyler Soderstrom drew a walk. (theScore) The quick swing punched through what oddsmakers had set up before first pitch. Philadelphia sat roughly -130 on the moneyline, favored outright, while the Athletics carried the underdog tag on the road—even as a few models and analysts flagged them as a value play. (FanDuel) The Phillies came
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