Marlins at Phillies 9/29/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 09/28/2019 at 7:46 PM ET

Marlins at Phillies 9/29/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Miami Marlins are set to visit Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a National League East clash against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Miami Marlins come into this matchup with a 56-104 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4 in 15 innings. Pablo Lopez received the starting nod for the Miami Marlins, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4.1 innings. Starlin Castro had a solid game from the plate for the Miami Marlins as he went 3 for 6 with 1 RBI.

The Miami Marlins are set to start Sandy Alcantara (5-14, 3.95 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 7 innings against the New York Mets. Sandy Alcantara struggled in his 2 starts against the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2019 season as he is posting a 4.97 ERA.

The Philadelphia Phillies come into this matchup with an 80-80 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Miami Marlins, 5-4 in 15 innings. Vince Velasquez received the starting nod for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5 innings. Bryce Harper had a solid game from the plate for the Philadelphia Phillies as he contributed 2 RBIs.

The Philadelphia Phillies have not yet named a starting pitcher due to injuries within the starting rotation. The Philadelphia Phillies currently rank 17th in the MLB in team ERA (4.54), 17th in strikeouts (1375), and 23rd in BAA (.261).

The Philadelphia Phillies have dominated the Miami Marlins at home as of recent as they have won 15 of their last 21 meetings. The Philadelphia Phillies were supposed to be a playoff contender this season, but injuries have derailed this team which has shown in their .500 record. The Marlins are one of the worst teams in the MLB and we will see them throw a struggling starter in Sandy Alcantara who is 5-14 on the season as well as posting a 4.97 ERA against the Phillies. The Phillies will have their talent back next season to attempt another push, and they will want to send home the fans happy after this season finale. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-3.

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