July 29, 2026 Updated 12:14 pm EDT
The Miami Marlins have a 2-0 series lead and hope to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at loanDepot park, at 12:10 p.m. ET. Jesus Luzardo (9-5, 3.31 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 57-51 this season and second in the NL East. Ryan Gusto (0-2, 4.50 ERA) is expected to start for the Marlins, who are 54-54 and fourth in the NL East.
How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins
Phillies vs. Marlins odds
- Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -175
- Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +145
- Total: 7.5
- Total Over Odds: -110
- Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reports
Phillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kyle Schwarber: day-to-day (Illness)
Marlins
Owen Caissie: 10 Day IL (Calf), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josh Ekness: 60 Day IL (Calf), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
- Bryce Harper is hitting for a .252 BA, .358 OBP and .488 SLG with a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 14.5% walk rate. His OPS is .846 and he has scored 64 runs. In 455 plate appearances, he has hit 22 home runs (16th in MLB) and driven in 63 runs. Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording six steals on 10 attempts.
- In 457 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has slashed .252/.365/.545 this season. He has hit 33 long balls (2nd in MLB) and driven in 62 runs with a strikeout rate of 34.4% and a walk rate of 14.2%. He has come around to score 63 times.
- Otto Lopez is hitting for a .328 BA, .362 OBP and .492 SLG with a 13.8% strikeout rate and a 5.1% walk rate. His OPS is .854, which ranks 20th in MLB, and he has scored 64 runs. In 450 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs and driven in 48 runs. Lopez has recorded 22 steals on 26 attempts.
- In 388 plate appearances, Liam Hicks has hit 14 long balls, tallied 60 RBIs and scored 54 runs. He is batting .282/.359/.439 and has posted a 9.8% strikeout rate and a 9.3% walk rate.
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Jul 29, 2026
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