Phillies vs. Marlins NL Wild Card Game 2 Probable Starting Pitching Matchup

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 4, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday 8:08 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies lead the series 1-0. The Phillies will give the nod to Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.46 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 13 on the season, and the Marlins will counter with Braxton Garrett (9-7, 3.66 ERA).

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Philadelphia vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 8:08 PM ET
  • Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Probable Pitchers: Nola – PHI (12-9, 4.46 ERA) vs Garrett – MIA (9-7, 3.66 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Nola Garrett
32 GS 29
12-9 W-L 9-7
4.46 ERA 3.66
193.2 IP 159.2
45 BB 29
202 SO 156

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola

  • The righty’s most recent appearance was on Tuesday, Sept. 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • In 32 games this season, the 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.46, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .237 against him.
  • Nola is seeking his third quality start in a row.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old ranks 35th in ERA (4.46), 17th in WHIP (1.157), and 17th in K/9 (9.4).
  • Nola’s team is 14-18-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Out of Nola’s 32 starts with a total this season, 19 have hit the over.

Nola’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Pirates Sep. 26 6.2 4 1 1 8 0
at Braves Sep. 20 6.0 6 2 2 8 0
at Cardinals Sep. 15 4.2 7 3 2 1 1
vs. Marlins Sep. 9 4.1 7 4 4 6 0
at Brewers Sep. 2 4.2 8 7 7 5 3

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Braxton Garrett

  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed four innings while giving up four earned runs on three hits in a matchup with the New York Mets.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.66 and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .243 in 31 games this season.
  • He has started 29 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 10 of them.
  • He has made 31 appearances and finished seven of them without allowing an earned run.
  • When Garrett starts, the Marlins have gone 15-14-0 against the spread.
  • Garrett has had 29 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 14 of those outings finished over the total.

Garrett’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mets Sep. 27 4.0 3 4 4 2 2
vs. Mets Sep. 19 6.0 5 1 0 7 0
at Brewers Sep. 13 6.0 4 0 0 7 2
vs. Dodgers Sep. 7 3.2 3 1 1 4 3
at Nationals Aug. 31 6.0 3 1 1 1 1

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