Marlins face Phillies in crucial series as Alcantara approaches milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 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.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies 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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