Marlins face Phillies in crucial series as Alcantara approaches milestone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Miami Marlins visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a pivotal series starting June 15. Miami has rebounded to a 36-36 record, following a successful June. Sandy Alcantara, closing in on the franchise strikeout record, is set to pitch in the series finale on Wednesday. Philadelphia will counter with Zack Wheeler on Monday, who boasts a 2.22 ERA this season.
- •Marlins enter series at.500 after struggling in May.
- •Phillies recently transitioned management and are competing for playoff positioning.
- •Zack Wheeler starts for the Phillies on June 15 against Ryan Gusto.
- •Sandy Alcantara aims for his 1,000th strikeout in the series finale.
- •Tyler Phillips continues as a starting pitcher for the Marlins.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Routed Again as Phillies Seize Series
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies Series Again Serves as Marlins Measuring Stick
"After winning four straight series to open June, Miami looked poised to keep rolling. Instead, the Marlins have been outscored 15-2 through two games in Philadelphia and now face a sweep as they try to regroup.
"Riding a scorching June surge, Miami returns to Philadelphia to prove their resurgence is sustainable as Sandy Alcantara nears franchise history against a surging Phillies rotation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:05 AMMarlins Routed Again as Phillies Seize Series
After winning four straight series to open June, Miami looked poised to keep rolling. Instead, the Marlins have been outscored 15-2 through two games in Philadelphia and now face a sweep as they try to regroup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:19 PMPhillies Series Again Serves as Marlins Measuring Stick
Riding a scorching June surge, Miami returns to Philadelphia to prove their resurgence is sustainable as Sandy Alcantara nears franchise history against a surging Phillies rotation.
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