Miami vs Philadelphia Prediction: the Phillies to Take Game 2 of the Series in Miami

At LoanDepot Park in Miami, the local Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies face off in another divisional game. The first one ended in a 2-1 win for the Phillies. Let's pick a few bets on the second game.

The loss in the first game of the series to Philadelphia made the Marlins' tournament placing even worse. Don Mattingly's team is still only fourth in the division and four wins behind the National League wild-card zone.

Max Meyer has been named Miami's starting pitcher for game two of the series with the Phillies. For the 23-year-old native of Woodbury, Minnesota, this will be his first MLB game.

The loss in the first game of the series to Philadelphia made the Marlins' tournament placing even worse. Don Mattingly's team is still only fourth in the division and four wins behind the National League wild-card zone.

Max Meyer has been named Miami's starting pitcher for game two of the series with the Phillies. For the 23-year-old native of Woodbury, Minnesota, this will be his first MLB game.

The Phillies, after winning their first game in Miami, ended a losing streak of four straight losses. Multiple defeats like these are a luxury they can't afford, given their difficult position in the standings and their ambition not just to contend for the playoffs, but to fight for victory in the NL East. So far, the Phillies are third (47-43) and seven wins behind Atlanta and nine behind New York Mets.

Pitching for Philadelphia in the upcoming game will be Ranger Suarez, 6-5 and has a 4.33 ERA in 15 starts this season.

Philadelphia has been much more consistent since the change of manager and right now seems to be one of the strongest teams in the conference. The Phillies have to confirm that status when they face Miami. One away win against the Marlins certainly wasn't enough to confirm that. A second victory, meanwhile, looks realistic given the debutant on Miami's pitching staff. Prediction: Philadelphia to win.

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