Phillies vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 2, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Miami Marlins (57-51) play on Wednesday at LoanDepot park against the Philadelphia Phillies (58-49). The matchup begins at 6:40 PM ET. The Phillies will give the nod to Zack Wheeler (8-5, 3.67 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Braxton Garrett (5-3, 4.08 ERA).

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Philadelphia vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: BSFL
  • Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (8-5, 3.67 ERA) vs Garrett – MIA (5-3, 4.08 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Wheeler Garrett
21 GS 19
8-5 W-L 5-3
3.67 ERA 4.08
125 IP 106
24 BB 17
145 SO 117

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler

  • His most recent appearance was on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the right-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
  • In 21 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 3.67 ERA and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
  • Wheeler is trying to extend a fourth-game quality start streak in this game.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 33-year-old’s 3.67 ERA ranks 27th, 1.104 WHIP ranks 17th, and 10.4 K/9 ranks 11th.
  • When Wheeler starts, his team is 8-13-0 against the spread this season.
  • In Wheeler’s 21 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.

Wheeler’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Pirates Jul. 28 6.2 3 1 1 11 1
at Guardians Jul. 22 7.0 5 1 1 8 1
vs. Padres Jul. 16 7.0 5 3 3 7 0
at Marlins Jul. 7 6.0 7 3 3 7 0
vs. Nationals Jul. 1 5.0 7 4 4 6 0

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Braxton Garrett

  • The left-hander gave up no earned runs in six innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.08 and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .255 in 21 games this season.
  • In 19 starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
  • The Marlins are 11-8-0 ATS in Garrett’s 19 starts with a set spread.
  • Garrett’s starts went over the run total 10 times in 19 games with a set total this season.

Garrett’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Tigers Jul. 28 6.0 5 1 0 6 1
vs. Rockies Jul. 21 3.0 7 6 6 5 0
at Orioles Jul. 15 4.2 6 4 4 5 1
vs. Phillies Jul. 8 5.0 6 3 3 3 0
vs. Cardinals Jul. 3 5.2 7 3 3 6 0

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