The Philadelphia Phillies (85-56) will look to secure the series win on Saturday after a thorough 16-2 thrashing of the Miami Marlins (52-89) on Friday night. The Phillies’ sixth straight win and 12th in their last 16 games moved them 1.0 game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers for sole possession of top spot in the NL and shrunk their magic number to 14.
After Marlins starter Edward Cabrera was scratched with migraine-like symptoms before the game, the Phillies took full advantage of the home team's impromptu bullpen day, racking up a season-high 16 runs on a season-high 22 hits. Every starter in the Phillies lineup registered at least one hit in the embarrassing rout. Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber (again) both homered and Johan Rojas had three doubles on the night.
Zack Wheeler picked up his 14th win and barely broke a sweat in this one. He cruised through six innings, giving up one run (on an unlucky ground ball that deflected off of second base) on two hits while striking out seven.
The only bad news that came from Friday’s win was catcher J.T. Realmuto leaving the game after fouling a ball off of his left knee. Luckily, it seems like just a bruise. He had today already lined up as a scheduled day off, so we will hopefully see him back in the lineup on Sunday.
Phillies vs. Marlins probable pitchers, September 7
- Aaron Nola (12-6) will take the ball for the Phillies. The veteran righty has a 3.29 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 28 starts. Last time out, Nola took a no-decision against the Braves after holding them to two runs on four hits while striking out nine over six innings. In his lone start against the Marlins this season, he's 0-1 and allowed three runs on six hits with nine strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings on June 29.
- Darren McCaughan (0-0) will start for the Marlins. The 28-year-old right-hander has an 8.24 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in six games (one start) this season. He has 10 strikeouts and 10 walks in 19 2/3 innings, allowing opposing batters to hit .349 with an 1.042 OPS against him.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 7
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 2B Bryson Stott
- 6. LF Brandon Marsh
- 7. 3B Kody Clemens
- 8. C Garrett Stubbs
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Miami Marlins starting lineup, September 7
- 1. SS Xavier Edwards
- 2. 3B Connor Norby
- 3. RF Jesús Sánchez
- 4. 1B Jonah Bride
- 5. CF Kyle Stowers
- 6. 2B Otto Lopez
- 7. LF Griffin Conine
- 8. C Nick Fortes
- 9. DH David Hensley
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 4:10 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Marlins broadcast will be on Bally Sports Florida.
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Marlins fans can tune into the game on FOX Sports 940AM (WINZ) and WAQI 710.