Phillies continue series against Marlins in quest for playoff spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 20, 2026. Philadelphia is aiming for a six-game winning streak after winning their previous two games against the Marlins, having swept the Minnesota Twins prior. Currently, the Phillies are positioned second in the National League East, 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves and holding a three-game lead for the second wild-card spot. Starting pitchers for tonight include Sandy Alcantara for the Marlins and Aaron Nola for the Phillies.
- •Phillies enter with a record of 69-58.
- •Game starts at 6:05 p.m. in Philadelphia.
- •Broadcast available on NBCSP and local radio stations.
- •The Phillies have won their last two games and aim for a series sweep.
- •They are in the second wild-card position, three games ahead of Arizona.
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