Series Preview - Marlins at Phillies: July 18th to July 21st

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Marlins 49-42, Tied for 2nd place in the N.L. East, 6 games behind the Nationals
Phillies 43-50, 4th place in the N.L. East, 13 games behind the Nationals

Marlins Probables:  Jose Fernandez (11-4, 2.52), Jose Urena (1-1, 7.52), Wei-Yin Chen (5-3, 4.90), Tom Koehler (6-8, 4.68)
Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (5-8, 4.69), Vince Velasquez (8-2, 3.32), Jeremy Hellickson (6-7, 4.03), Jared Eickhoff (6-10, 3.76)

At the Ballpark:  There are few theme nights during this series requiring special tickets.  Wednesday night is Christmas in July with the first 1,000 fans purchasing a special ticket receiving a Phillies Christmas beanie hat.  On Thursday night, the Phillies once again celebrate Star Wars Night.  This is sold out, but if you're one of 5,000 lucky theme night ticket holders, you'll receive a Jedi Phanatic bobble head.  Jedi Phanatic will not be appearing in Episode VIII.

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Martin Prado - .322
Runs:  Marcell Ozuna - 54
Home Runs:  Giancarlo Stanton - 20
RBIs:  Giancarlo Stanton - 52
Stolen Bases:  J.T. Realmuto - 9

Wins:  Jose Fernandez - 11
ERA:  Jose Fernandez - 2.52
Strikeouts:  Jose Fernandez - 154
Saves:  A.J. Ramos - 29

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .287
Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 50
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 18
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 54
Stolen Bases:  Odubel Herrera - 12

Wins:  Vince Velasquez - 8
ERA:  Jared Eickhoff - 3.76
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 106
Saves:  Jeanmar Gomez - 25