Today’s matchup is between the Philadelphia Phillies (22-20) and the Miami Marlins (21-20). The Phillies have won 2 of their last 5 games and the Marlins have won 3 of their last 5 games. In the first game of this series the Marlins won 5-3.
The Phillies are starting Spencer Howard (RHP), on the mound who is 1-2 in 5 starts on the season pitching a 5.66 ERA, 5.89 FIP, .380 wOBA, K% of 18.2%, BB% of 8.1%, 87.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.74 WHIP in 20.2 innings pitched.
The Twins are starting Jose Urena (RHP), who is making his 2nd start after teasting positive for COVID-19, with a 5.40 ERA, 5.38 FIP, .363 wOBA, K% of 9.1%, BB% of 13.6%, 92.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.40 WHIP in 5 innings pitched.
The Phillies are the 27th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Twins are 29th.
On the hitting side, the Phillies have a .337 wOBA and a .342 OBP. The Twins have a .308 wOBA and a .320 OBP. The Phillies have 58 HRs this season while the Twins have 38 HRs.
The Phillies have been up and down this season and are facing a pitcher who was rusty in his debut, I expect the Phillies to really challenge Jose Urena with their batting. Im going with the Phillies on this one at very reasonable odds at -116.
Philadelphia Phillies:
Record: 22-20
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: L1
Miami Marlins:
Record: 21-20
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: L1