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5-Day Forecast GAME: Miami Marlins (1-3) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-2)
DATE/TIME: Monday, April 09 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: 137, -146 TOTAL: 7
Preview

Both Miami and Philadelphia blew late leads Sunday, with the Marlins allowing two ninth-inning runs in a 6-5 loss at Cincinnati and the Phillies coughing up a three-run cushion to fall at Pittsburgh, 5-4. The clubs came into the season as the favorites in a loaded National League East after signing a number of high-profile free agents.

The Marlins made a big splash, signing SS Jose Reyes and LHP Mark Buehrle while also bringing in former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. Philadelphia added closer Jonathan Papelbon to a dominating pitching staff that led the way to a 102-win campaign last year. The Phillies will be leaning heavily on those arms early in the season with All-Star infielders Ryan Howard and Chase Utley both on the disabled list.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network (national), Fox Sports Florida (Miami), Comcast Sports (Philadelphia)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Anibal Sanchez (2011: 8-9, 3.67 ERA) vs. Phillies LH Cole Hamels (2011: 14-9, 2.79 ERA)

Sanchez turned in a second consecutive solid season for the Marlins, striking out 202 batters and throwing a pair of shutouts. He has struggled against the Phillies, however, going 3-8 with a 5.09 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP in 16 career starts. The going has been particularly rough at Citizens Bank Park, where he is 1-6 with a 6.58 ERA.

Hamels continued his ascent into the ranks of the elite last season, putting together a Cy Young-caliber campaign that included a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 194 to 44. He has had mixed results against the Marlins, posting a solid 3.44 ERA despite a lackluster 6-7 record. Hamels tossed 29 innings in four starts against Miami last year, allowing eight runs and striking out 25.

WALK-OFFS:

1. Philadelphia won 12 of 18 games against the Marlins last season, taking seven of 10 at home.

2. The Phillies are 72-for-246 (.293) against Sanchez, but much of the heavy damage has been done by Howard (9-for-31, 2 HR) and Utley (15-for-34).

3. Miami RF Giancarlo Stanton has struck out nine times without a walk in 19 at-bats against Hamels, but three of his five hits have been for extra bases, including a home run.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
W/L Strk Home Away East Central West IL
Miami 1-3 L1 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0
Philadelphia 1-2 L2 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0
Last Meeting
Miami Philadelphia
Date Away Home Avg HR OPS Avg HR OPS
9/15/11 MIA 1 PHI 2 x .147 1 .436 .229 1 .621
Player Stats
Season Series
Batting Player Avg Hits OPS
Miami N/A
Philadelphia N/A
Offense Player HR Runs RBI
Miami N/A
Philadelphia N/A
Pitching ERA Avg K
Miami 0.00 .000 0
Philadelphia 0.00 .000 0
Season
Batting Player Avg Hits OPS
Miami E. Bonifacio .333 5 .778
Philadelphia S. Victorino .300 3 .717
Offense Player HR Runs RBI
Miami O. Infante 1 3 2
Philadelphia H. Pence 1 1 3
Pitching ERA Avg K
Miami 4.46 .226 23
Philadelphia 1.65 .204 20

Matchup Stats - Full Matchup
Miami Overall Philadelphia
1-3 W/L 1-2
2-2 RL W/L 0-3
2-2-0 O/U 1-2-0
3.50 Runs For 2.00
4.25 Runs Against 2.33
Miami A/H Philadelphia
1-2 W/L 0-0
2-1 RL W/L 0-0
2-1-0 O/U 0-0-0
4.33 Runs For 0.00
4.33 Runs Against 0.00
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