Jake Esch (0-0, 4.15 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (68-69) meet Jerad Eickhoff (9-13, 3.90 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (60-76) in the first of a three-game division series at Marlins Park. The Phillies go into this series on a six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 1:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 5 and will air on CSPh and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Esch pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out two and walking three in a 5-2 loss to the Mets. Giancarlo Stanton (.244, 52 Rs, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 5 with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Phillies were unsuccessful against the Nationals 3-2 the last time Eickhoff pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out four and walking three. Maikel Franco (.250, 55 Rs, 22 HRs, 73 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Philadelphia has won 47% (30-34) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Miami has won 49% (30-31) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Phillies didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Marlins have a 9-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 56-18. The Phillies have a 40-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 500 this season. Miami ranks 24th with 564 runs.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.680). Miami ranks near the bottom at 21st with an OPS of .728.
The Phillies are 27-61 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Marlins are 30-42 when they allow at least one homer.
