The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins wrap up their four-game NL East series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at loanDepot park in Miami. With the Phillies holding a 2–1 series lead and surging toward the top of the division, the Marlins are desperate to avoid another home loss and snap their recent skid.
Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (44–30) vs. Miami Marlins (29–43)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez (5–2, 2.94 ERA)
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera (2–2, 4.10 ERA)
Sánchez has been a revelation for the Phillies, posting a 2.94 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 79.2 innings. He’s riding a streak of three straight quality starts and has held opponents to a .232 batting average. Cabrera, meanwhile, has flashed strikeout upside (9.9 K/9) but has struggled with command and consistency.
Team Trends
- Phillies: Winners of 7 of their last 10, Philadelphia ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.257) and 7th in runs scored (342). They’ve also won 4 of 6 against Miami this season.
- Marlins: Just 5–5 in their last 10, Miami has dropped 2 of 3 in this series and owns a 15–22 home record. Their offense ranks 26th in home runs and 19th in slugging.
Players to Watch
- Kyle Schwarber (Phillies): 22 HR, .917 OPS, and 52 RBI. He’s 11-for-36 with 2 HR vs. Cabrera in his career.
- Alec Bohm (Phillies): Batting .390 over his last 10 games with 2 HR and 2 doubles.
- Trea Turner (Phillies): .300 AVG, 15 doubles, 19 SB. He’s reached base in 9 of his last 10 games.
- Agustin Ramirez (Marlins): Leads the team with 10 HR and a .451 SLG.
- Jesus Sanchez (Marlins): 3 HR and 10 RBI in his last 10 games.
- Kyle Stowers (Marlins): 10 HR, 33 RBI, and a .276 AVG. He’s been Miami’s most consistent run producer.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Phillies are 17–4 when favored by -175 or more this season.
Final Thoughts
The Phillies are surging behind elite pitching and timely power, while the Marlins are fading fast in the NL East. With Cristopher Sánchez on the mound and Kyle Schwarber swinging a hot bat, Philadelphia is well-positioned to take the series finale. Miami will need a strong outing from Edward Cabrera and timely hitting to avoid another home loss.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 148
Miami Marlins 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
