Vince Velasquez (4-1, 2.70 ERA) takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (22-17) as they go up against Wei-Yin Chen (3-1, 4.40 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (21-17) in the second of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins won the last game 5-3, and Miami leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 17 and will air on CSPh and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Velasquez pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out five and walking two in a 7-4 victory over the Braves. Odubel Herrera (.343, 25 Rs, 4 HRs, 13 RBIs, 6 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 5 with one run. The Marlins were also victorious the last time Chen pitched. He pitched well, going 6.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out 12 and walking two in a 3-2 victory over the Brewers. Marcell Ozuna (.308, 23 Rs, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Phillies have a SU record of 9-11 against teams in their division. Philadelphia has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against teams in their division, the Marlins are 11-8 SU. Miami has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The top road hitting team in the NL are the Marlins, who average 10.2 hits in games away from home. Miami’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
Miami has won 44% (7-9) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Philadelphia has won 50% (8-8) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Phillies have a 7-12 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 4-12. The Phillies have a 5-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Philadelphia ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 29 this season. Miami ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 37.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.67 per game. Miami ranks in the top five with 9.45.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.657). Miami ranks in the top 10 at eighth with an OPS of .764.
The Marlins are 9-7 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Phillies are 9-14 when they allow at least one homer.
