Phillies vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 7, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (47-39) have an opportunity to extend their three-game winning streak as they visit the Miami Marlins (51-38) at LoanDepot park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Zack Wheeler (7-4) for the Phillies and Sandy Alcantara (3-7) for the Marlins.

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Philadelphia vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: BSFL
  • Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (7-4, 3.94 ERA) vs Alcantara – MIA (3-7, 5.02 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Wheeler Alcantara
17 GS 17
7-4 W-L 3-7
3.94 ERA 5.02
98.1 IP 107.2
22 BB 33
112 SO 89

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler

  • The righty’s most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, when he tossed five innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • The 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.94, with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents have a .244 batting average against him.
  • Wheeler has nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In four of his 17 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • This season, the 33-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (3.94), 32nd in WHIP (1.180), and 13th in K/9 (10.3) among qualifying pitchers.
  • Wheeler’s team is 8-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • In games Wheeler has started this season, the teams are 7-8-2 at hitting the over.

Wheeler’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Nationals Jul. 1 5.0 7 4 4 6 0
vs. Mets Jun. 25 5.1 9 5 5 8 2
at Athletics Jun. 18 6.0 6 0 0 4 2
at Diamondbacks Jun. 13 6.0 4 1 1 7 1
vs. Tigers Jun. 8 7.1 1 1 0 8 1

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara

  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched to a 5.02 ERA this season with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 17 games.
  • He has earned a quality start seven times in 17 starts this season.
  • In 17 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
  • The 27-year-old’s 5.02 ERA ranks 58th, 1.263 WHIP ranks 41st, and 7.4 K/9 ranks 49th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
  • When Alcantara starts, the Marlins have gone 5-12-0 against the spread.
  • Alcantara has started 17 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 12 of them.

Alcantara’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Braves Jul. 2 5.0 5 4 4 6 2
at Red Sox Jun. 27 7.0 6 1 1 5 2
vs. Blue Jays Jun. 21 7.0 10 5 5 6 2
at Nationals Jun. 16 5.1 10 5 5 1 0
at White Sox Jun. 10 7.0 3 1 1 4 2

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