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PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The San Francisco Giants continue their road trip Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. under cloudy skies and 66 degrees.

The Giants (13-15) have won four of their last five games, including a 6-3 victory Sunday over Miami. Philadelphia (9-19) has dropped nine of its last 10, including a 6-2 loss Sunday at Atlanta.

San Francisco has not announced which pitcher will start. Both Tyler Mahle (1-3) and Jesús Luzardo (1-3) are listed as probable. The Phillies have not named a starter.

The Giants took two of three from Philadelphia earlier this month in San Francisco, winning 5-0 and 6-0 before dropping the series finale 6-4.

Players to watch

Giants right-hander Landen Roupp has been dominant in his past four appearances, all wins. He allowed just one earned run and three hits over 24 2/3 innings in those starts, striking out 23. Roupp’s last outing Sunday against Miami: 7 2/3 innings, two hits, three earned runs, six strikeouts.

Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has been inconsistent. He homered Sunday against Atlanta, his third homer in his past 10 games, but is batting .167 (6-for-36) over that span with 14 strikeouts.

Betting line

The Phillies are installed as -1.5 favorites, according to Interstat odds. The over/under is 8.5 runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-1 Giants victory.

Up next

The series continues Wednesday and Thursday in Philadelphia, then both teams head to Florida. The Giants visit Tampa Bay for three games starting Friday, while the Phillies travel to Miami for a four-game set beginning Friday.