MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (81-59) vs. Miami Marlins (65-75)

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Venue & First Pitch

  • Location: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
  • Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.TV
  • Capacity: 36,742

Weather Forecast (Miami – Outside Conditions)

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy, warm
  • Temperature: ~87°F (31°C)
  • Wind: E at 6 mph
  • Precipitation: ~10%
  • Impact: Minimal — retractable roof likely closed

Injury Report

Phillies

  • Daniel Robert (forearm) – 15‑day IL
  • Zack Wheeler (blood clot) – 60‑day IL
  • Jordan Romano (finger) – 15‑day IL

Marlins

  • Edward Cabrera (elbow) – 15‑day IL
  • Anthony Bender (tibia), Tyler Zuber (lat), Ryan Gusto (shoulder) – IL
  • Dane Myers (oblique), Graham Pauley (oblique), Kyle Stowers (oblique) – IL
  • Jesús Tinoco (forearm), Max Meyer (hip), Ryan Weathers (lat), Griffin Conine (arm), Andrew Nardi (back), Braxton Garrett (elbow) – IL

Recent Form

Phillies (Last 10): 5‑5, .257 AVG, 4.86 ERA, -1 run diff
Marlins (Last 10): 4‑6, .246 AVG, 7.43 ERA, -29 run diff

Probable Pitchers

  • PHI: LHP Cristopher Sánchez (11‑5, 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 181 K)
    • Last 5 starts: 3‑1, 2.45 ERA, 36 K in 33 IP
  • MIA: RHP Valente Bellozo (1‑3, 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 49 K)
  • Last 5 outings: 0‑2, 4.50 ERA, 12 K in 14 IP

Key Player Matchups

  • Kyle Schwarber (PHI) vs. MIA Pitching
    • 49 HR, 119 RBI; power threat in any park
  • Harrison Bader (PHI) vs. Bellozo
    • 15-for-38 last 10 games; 5 doubles, 1 HR
  • Xavier Edwards (MIA) vs. Sánchez
    • .281 AVG, 20 doubles; contact hitter to spark offense
  • Jakob Marsee (MIA) – 12-for-39 last 10 games; could be key table-setter

Series History

  • 2025: PHI leads 5‑2; outscoring MIA 32‑18 in wins
  • Recent: Phillies have won 8 of last 11 vs. Marlins

Betting Trends

  • Phillies: 69‑44 as favorite; OVER in 4 of last 6 road games
  • Marlins: 47% win rate as underdog; OVER in 5 of last 7 overall
  • Head-to-Head: UNDER in 4 of last 6 meetings

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      – 275

Miami Marlins                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025