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Phillies vs. Marlins Series Preview

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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. 
Photo by Sam Navarro/USA TODAY Sports

The 2021 season comes to a close with 3 final games at LoanDepot Park.

The Miami Marlins wrap up the 2021 season with a weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Their loss last night officially ended the Phillies’ postseason hopes, clearing the way for the Braves to win the division. Fish fans have three more chances to catch a game at LoanDepot Park, so take advantage while you still can!

This series preview will give you all the details:

  • Schedule, Watch, Listen
  • Probable Pitchers
  • Recent Lineups
  • What To Watch For

Schedule, Watch, Listen

Friday, October 1 at 7:10 pm

Saturday, October 2 at 6:10 pm

Sunday, October 3 at 3:10 pm

  • TV broadcast for all 3 games: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio broadcast for all 3 games: 940 AM WINZ, WAQI 710

Probable Pitchers

Friday: LHP Ranger Suárez vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara

  • Suárez: 1.45 ERA, 1.000 WHIP, 25.1 K%, 31.3 HardHit% in 99.0 IP
  • Alcantara: 3.09 ERA, 1.071 WHIP, 24.0 K%, 39.1 HardHit% in 200.2 IP

Saturday: PHI TBA vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo

  • TBA: Will update when announced
  • Luzardo: 6.90 ERA, 1.644 WHIP, 20.9 K%, 39.0 HardHit% in 90.0 IP

Sunday: RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Pablo López

  • Wheeler: 2.78 ERA, 1.008 WHIP, 29.1 K%, 28.6 HardHit% in 213.1 IP
  • López: 3.03 ERA, 1.089 WHIP, 27.1 K%, 32.8 HardHit% in 101.0 IP

Recent Lineups

Phillies most recent lineup: Herrera (CF), Segura (2B), Harper (RF), Realmuto (C), Miller (1B), McCutchen (LF), Gregorius (SS), Torreyes (3B), Pitcher’s spot.
Baseball-Reference.com
Starting lineups used by the Phillies over the last seven games.
Marlins most recent lineup: Rojas (SS), Chisholm Jr. (2B), Brinson (LF), Sanchez (RF), Fortes (C), L. Díaz (1B), Alvarez (3B), Sierra (CF), Pitcher’s spot.
Baseball-Reference.com
Starting lineups used by the Marlins over the last seven games.

What to watch for this weekend:

There hasn’t been much to cheer about and even moral victories seem futile now, but I know I’ll miss the frustrating Fish once the season is over. Soak up all the baseball you can this weekend. It’s a long, dark offseason.