The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face the Miami Marlins in an exciting matchup on Friday evening. The game will take place at 7:10 p.m. EDT in Miami.
Teams Overview
As of now, the Phillies hold a record of 12-19 and sit fourth in the National League East. Meanwhile, the Marlins are currently 15-16 and positioned second in the same division. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Game Details
- Location: Miami
- Matchup Time: Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
- Phillies Pitcher: Zack Wheeler (0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 6 strikeouts)
- Marlins Pitcher: Eury Perez (2-2, 4.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)
- Line: Phillies -128, Marlins +108; Over/Under: 8 runs
Recent Performances
Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies had an impressive four-hit performance in a previous outing. He currently leads the team with 18 extra-base hits, including 11 home runs. Brandon Marsh has also been a standout, hitting .343 in the last ten games with two home runs and six RBIs.
The Marlins boast a solid slugging percentage of .381, ranking tenth in the National League. Liam Hicks is their top performer, leading the team with seven home runs and a slugging percentage of .576. Otto Lopez has also contributed, hitting .286 with two RBIs over the last ten games.
Last Ten Games
| Team | Record | Batting Average | ERA | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 6-4 | .239 | 3.51 | +4 |
| Phillies | 4-6 | .237 | 4.86 | -7 |
Injury Updates
- Marlins Injuries:
- Pete Fairbanks: 15-Day IL (thumb)
- Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Griffin Conine: 10-Day IL (hamstring)
- Phillies Injuries:
- Kyle Backhus: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- J.T. Realmuto: 10-Day IL (back)
- Max Lazar: 60-Day IL (oblique)
- Zach Pop: 15-Day IL (calf)
- Jhoan Duran: 15-Day IL (oblique)
Conclusion
With both teams looking to bolster their records, this game will be crucial for their standings. Watch for standout performances as Schwarber and Hicks aim to lead their squads to victory.
