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Philadelphia Phillies Aim to Extend Lead in NL East Series Against Miami Marlins with Ranger Suarez on the Mound

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will continue their four-game series in the NL East on Wednesday, with the Phillies currently holding a 3-2 lead in the season series. After splitting the first two games, the Phillies will look to bounce back with Ranger Suarez (2.32 ERA) on the mound, while the Marlins will send out Adam Mazur. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 EST. Philadelphia is the favorite in this matchup with a -190 opening line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -190 | Marlins +163
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-115) | Marlins +1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-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 faced a loss on Tuesday night, with Nick Castellanos being benched for inappropriate comments made on Monday. Despite the loss, Trea Turner hit a fourth inning home run, showcasing his strong performance in the leadoff spot this season. Kyle Schwarber has excelled in his new leadoff role, leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Alex Bohm bats third in the order with seven home runs and 33 RBIs on the season. Ranger Suarez will make his 9th start with a 5-1 record and an impressive 2.32 ERA. With a power ranking of 18, the Phillies are ranked 7 in offense and 17 in defense, holding a record of 43-29 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have shown improvement in recent games, winning three of their last four and climbing to just a half game behind fourth place in the NL East. Eric Wagaman, in his second season with the team, hit a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory. Kyle Stowers leads the team in home runs and RBIs, while Xavier Edwards contributes at the top of the order with stolen bases and RBIs. Adam Mazur will make his first start of the season on Wednesday after being called up from Triple A. Despite a power ranking of 20, the Marlins rank 23rd in offense and 28th in defense, with an overall record of 28-42. Additionally, Philadelphia recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Miami.

Philadelphia Phillies Look to Regain Focus and Momentum Against Mazur in Inaugural Start

The Philadelphia Phillies experienced a loss of focus in their recent game, but are determined to regain their momentum as they face Mazur, who will be making his inaugural start. Despite the distraction of the Castellanos suspension, the team is poised to rebound from their previous defeat, continuing to showcase their abundance of talent on the field. Key players such as Schwarber and Turner have been instrumental at the top of the order, contributing to the team's success. With Suarez boasting an impressive ERA of 2.32 and a solid record of 5-1, the Phillies are confident in their ability to prevail. Following a recent setback, the team is prepared to secure a victory in the upcoming game, and is favored to cover the runline.

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