Scattered locations in the Philadelphia area experienced flash flooding after heavy rain moved through on Thursday.

The scorching heat and stifling humidity that has blanketed the Philadelphia region this week is expected to finally abate Friday. But that relief comes at a price. Namely, severe storms forecast to hit the area starting Thursday afternoon,

New Jersey officials have declared a State of Emergency Thursday, ahead of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding threats in the region.

The Phillies have acquired right-handed bat Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins before Thursday's trade deadline.

The Detroit Tigers (64-46) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (61-47) Friday to open up a 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

New Detroit Tigers OF prospect Josueth Quinonez — acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for Matt Manning — is hitting .287 in Dominican Republic.

The Tigers (+128 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Phillies (-155). The Phillies will give the ball to Ranger Suarez (8-4) versus the Tigers and Jack Flaherty (6-10). The Phillies' matchup Wednesday versus the White Sox ended in a 9-3 loss.