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Philadelphia Phillies Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Miami Marlins in Second Game of Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a four-game series in Southern Florida. The Phillies, who have won four straight games and are 2 ½ games behind first place in the NL East, will be without several key players including Bryce Harper. The Marlins, who are 15 ½ games back in the division, will also be missing some players. Jesus Luzardo will start on the mound for the Phillies with a 4.23 ERA, while Cal Quantrill will take the mound for the Marlins with a 5.61 ERA. Philadelphia is the betting favorite in this matchup. Fans can look forward to an exciting game as they dive into the detailed Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins prediction and MLB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -197 | Marlins +169
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-118) | Marlins +1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 66%.

Philadelphia vs Miami Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies currently rank in the top 10 of four key hitting categories, including second in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, eighth in runs scored, and tenth in slugging percentage. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Bryce Harper, currently on the injured list, is second in home runs. Nick Castellanos has also been productive at the plate. On the mound, the Phillies lead in Quality Starts and are ranked 16th in ERA. Zack Wheeler is the standout pitcher with the most wins, strikeouts, and lowest ERA. The Phillies will start Jesus Luzardo in their next game, who has had a successful season so far. Overall, with a power ranking of 27, Philadelphia's offense is ranked eighth, defense is ranked 17th, and they have a record of 42-29 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins currently rank in the middle of the pack in batting statistics, with Kyle Stowers leading the team in home runs, RBI, and hits. On the mound, Miami struggles with a low ranking in batting average against, ERA, and Quality Starts. Max Meyer leads the team in wins and strikeouts. The Marlins will start Cal Quantrill, who has a 3-7 record this season, on Tuesday. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 26 and ranks 23rd in offense and 28th in defense, with a record of 28-41. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia went 1-2 against Miami.

Philadelphia Dominates Miami in Recent Matchups, Luzardo Shines On Mound

Philadelphia has emerged victorious in five of its last six matchups, showcasing their strong performance as of late. Conversely, Miami has struggled at home, losing seven of their last eight games. Earlier this season, Philadelphia secured two out of three wins against Miami, with a notable victory over their starting pitcher, Cal Quantrill. In their recent game, Philadelphia's starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo demonstrated his skill with an impressive performance, allowing only one run in six innings, while tallying 10 strikeouts and no walks. This success follows Luzardo's previous strong showing against Miami, where he gave up just one earned run in seven innings. On the other hand, Miami's Quantrill has faced challenges in his recent starts, conceding seven runs over his last 15 innings. In their previous matchup on April 19, Quantrill struggled, giving up seven runs in just 3.1 innings against Philadelphia.

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