Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies | August 17, 2026

Final August 17, 2026 • Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

Miami Marlins

64-62

👑 Philadelphia Phillies

68-58

MLB PREVIEW • August 17, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Miami Marlins (64-62) travels to play Philadelphia Phillies (68-58) at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.

Miami Marlins

Visiting Side

Record 64-62

Philadelphia Phillies

Home Side

Record 68-58

Scoring

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T	H	E
MIA	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	1	5	14	1
PHI	0	0	2	0	0	2	1	1	~	6	11	0

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

65%

Miami Marlins

35%

Philadelphia Phillies

Projected Score MIA 4.8 - PHI 3.4

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Philadelphia Phillies has a stronger home record.
Miami Marlins boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Miami Marlins has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Miami Marlins

STAT

Philadelphia Phillies

49.4% Win % 54.3%

80-82 Overall Record 88-74

47-34 Home Record 43-38

33-48 Away Record 45-36

4.41 Runs / G 3.00

.249 Team BA .231

.727 Team OPS .665

4.09 Team ERA 4.85

1.28 WHIP 1.31

5411 AB (At Bats) 104

715 R (Runs) 9

1347 H (Hits) 24

242 2B (Doubles) 4

37 3B (Triples) 2

168 HR (Home Runs) 3

685 RBI (Runs Batted In) 9

2167 TB (Total Bases) 41

552 BB (Walks) 4

1337 SO (Strikeouts) 25

163 SB (Stolen Bases) 0

.249 AVG .231

.326 OBP .270

.400 SLG .394

.727 OPS .665

733.2 RC (Runs Created) 10.3

.090 BB/PA .036

0.41 BB/K 0.16

3.82 P/PA 3.64

447 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 9

6127 PA (Plate Appearances) 111

32.2 AB/HR 34.7

4.09 ERA 4.85

1.28 WHIP 1.31

1428.1 IP (Innings) 26.0

1266 H (Hits Allowed) 22

649 ER (Earned Runs) 14

171 HR (HR Allowed) 4

561 BB (Walks Allowed) 12

1323 K (Strikeouts) 24

8.3 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.3

80 W (Wins) 1

82 L (Losses) 2

35 SV (Saves) 0

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 1.000

101 E (Errors) 0

242 DP (Double Plays) 6

5743 TC (Total Chances) 104

4285 PO (Putouts) 78

1357 A (Assists) 26

35.6 RF (Range Factor) 4.0

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Philadelphia Phillies plays on familiar turf at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Miami Marlins Could Win

Miami Marlins brings a Team ERA of 4.09 and Batting Average of .249 into the matchup.

Why Philadelphia Phillies Could Win

Philadelphia Phillies counters with a Team ERA of 4.85 and Batting Average of .231.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Miami Marlins's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

37,544

Closing Odds

Line: PHI -252 | O/U: 8.5

Pitching & Leaders

Away Starter

Janson Junk

Home Starter

Cristopher Sanchez

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Miami Marlins (89.9%) Philadelphia Phillies (10.1%)

Total Submissions: 39 circles

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