Jerad Eickhoff (1-5, 4.43 ERA) and Adam Conley (2-2, 3.72 ERA) start in the first of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (22-16) and the Miami Marlins (20-17) at Citizens Bank Park. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 16 and can be seen on CSPh and FSFL.
Eickhoff pitched 4.1 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking one in a 5-1 defeat to the Braves. Maikel Franco (.254, 12 Rs, 7 HRs, 22 RBIs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 5 with three RBIs. Conley went 4.0 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking two in a 10-2 defeat to the Brewers in his most recent start. Giancarlo Stanton (.238, 20 Rs, 11 HRs, 25 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Philadelphia and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Philadelphia has a record of 8-11 SU. The Phillies have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Marlins are 11-7 against fellow NL East members. Offensively, the Marlins have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Marlins are tough outs for opponents, leading the NL with 10.2 hits per road game. The Marlins allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Phillies lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
For the fifth time this season, the Phillies registered at least two errors in a game.
The Phillies are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Marlins have a record of 9-6 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 4-12. The Phillies have a 5-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Philadelphia and Miami both rank near the bottom of the league in home runs. Philadelphia sits at 29th with 29 home runs this season and Miami ranks 21st with 35.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.61 per game. Miami ranks in the top five with 9.43.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.658). Miami ranks in the top 10 at eighth with an OPS of .756.
The Marlins are 9-7 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Phillies are 9-13 when they allow at least one homer.
