The Philadelphia Phillies (85-57) finish up their six-game road trip with the series finale against the Miami Marlins (53-89) on Sunday. The Phillies are looking to win the series after taking two of the first three games against the NL East basement-dwelling fish.
Starter Aaron Nola didn’t have his best stuff in Saturday's 9-5 loss. He used 101 pitches to get through 4 2/3 innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on nine hits while walking two and striking out five. José Ruiz, Tanner Banks and Taijuan Walker combined to throw 3 1/3 innings, with Walker allowing the Marlins to score three runs (two earned) in three hits and two walks.
Marlins starter Darren McCaughan held the Phillies’ bats in check over 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits with four strikeouts. The Phils managed 11 hits a day after setting a season-high with 22.
Around the rest of the NL East, the New York Mets won their ninth straight, leapfrogging the Atlanta Braves, who lost 9-5 to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets trail the Phillies by 7.0 games and now hold the final NL Wild Card spot, while the Braves are on the outside looking in heading into Sunday's action. The Phillies' magic number to clinch a playoff berth shrunk to 13 with the Braves' loss, while their magic number to clinch the NL East remained at 14.
Phillies vs. Marlins probable pitchers, September 8
- Seth Johnson (0-0) will make his MLB debut for the Phillies today. The 25-year-old right-hander came over in the Gregory Soto trade and, with the Phillies looking for a fifth starter, will get a shot. Since joining the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Johnson has a sparkling .056 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with 13 strikeouts in 16 innings over three starts.
- Edward Cabrera (3-6) will start for the Marlins. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.33 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 16 starts this season. In his only start against the Phillies this season, Cabrera got tagged for six runs on six hits while issuing four walks over four innings on Aug. 14.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 8
- 1. LF Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. DH Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 2B Bryson Stott
- 6. 1B Kody Clemens
- 7. 3B Weston Wilson
- 8. CF Brandon Marsh
- 9. C Aramis Garcia
Miami Marlins starting lineup, September 8
- 1. SS Xavier Edwards
- 2. 3B Connor Norby
- 3. DH Jake Burger
- 4. RF Jesús Sánchez
- 5. 1B Jonah Bride
- 6. 2B Otto Lopez
- 7. LF Griffin Conine
- 8. CF Javier Sanoja
- 9. C Nick Fortes
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 1:40 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.