Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are seeing a notable contribution from outfielder Dane Myers. Across three games against the Philadelphia Phillies, he went 8-for-13, including a home run and three RBIs, lifting his season batting average to 33.3%. On the mound, Sandy Alcántara is slated to start. His campaign has been underwhelming, with a 3-7 record and a 7.14 ERA. He broke a seven-game losing streak just last week in a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies will hand the start to rookie Mick Abel, who will be making his first career appearance against the Miami Marlins. Mick Abel has been brought into the rotation to cover for the injured Aaron Nola, who remains sidelined with a serious rib injury. The Phillies are also still missing Bryce Harper from the batting order. However, Otto Kemp has stepped up impressively, recording four hits and two RBIs on Sunday. Over his past six outings, Otto Kemp has gone 10-for-24, equating to a 41.7% batting average.
Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Both squads are riding a wave of confidence, with in-form hitters and question marks over the starting pitchers shaping the outlook. Considering the current offensive rhythm and pitching vulnerabilities, Total Over on runs looks to be the most promising option.
