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Two teams with genuine playoff ambitions meet in Philadelphia, where the Phillies have won four straight and the Marlins are fighting to stay within striking distance of the final National League wild card spot. This is the kind of late-summer matchup where every half-game matters, and both rosters have the pieces to make it interesting.

For Philadelphia, Cristopher Sánchez takes the ball carrying 16 wins and 187 strikeouts — numbers that make him one of the more quietly dominant starters in the National League. Behind him, Kyle Schwarber (37 home runs, 73 RBI) and Bryce Harper (.260, 25 HR, 72 RBI) give the Phillies a middle-of-the-order punch that few rotations want to face at Citizens Bank Park.

Miami counters with a lineup that has shown it can erupt in bunches. Otto Lopez is hitting .310 with 152 hits and 74 runs scored, and Xavier Edwards (.285, 131 hits, 19 stolen bases) gives the Marlins a contact-and-speed dimension that can disrupt a game before the power hitters even step in. When this offense gets going, it is difficult to contain.

Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Game Information

Game Date: August 18, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

9:42 PM ET
Esteury Ruiz grounds out to third base, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm.
9:41 PM ET
Esteury Ruiz pinch-hitting for Brian Navarreto.
9:41 PM ET
Javier Sanoja strikes out swinging.
9:39 PM ET
Leo Jiménez grounds out to shortstop, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm.
9:38 PM ET
Leo Jiménez pinch-hitting for Owen Caissie.
9:37 PM ET
Brooks Raley (P) replaces Orion Kerkering (P).
9:35 PM ET
Trea Turner called out on strikes.
9:34 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber singles to left field. J.T. Realmuto to second. Bryson Stott scores.
9:33 PM ET
Justin Crawford strikes out swinging.
9:28 PM ET
Calvin Faucher (P) replaces Tyler Phillips (P).
9:27 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto walks.
9:25 PM ET
Brandon Marsh flies out to deep center field to Jakob Marsee.
9:23 PM ET
Bryson Stott walks.
9:21 PM ET
Agustín Ramírez hits into a force out to shortstop. Heriberto Hernández out at second.
9:19 PM ET
Heriberto Hernández singles to center field. Griffin Conine scores.
9:17 PM ET
Griffin Conine reaches on error to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Orion Kerkering.
9:16 PM ET
Otto Lopez grounds out to shallow infield, Alec Bohm to Orion Kerkering.
9:14 PM ET
Xavier Edwards strikes out swinging.
9:12 PM ET
Orion Kerkering (P) replaces José Alvarado (P).
9:12 PM ET
Orion Kerkering (P) replaces José Alvarado (P).
9:11 PM ET
Alec Bohm flies out to deep right field to Owen Caissie.
9:10 PM ET
Luis Arraez singles to shallow left field.
9:08 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to center field to Jakob Marsee.
9:07 PM ET
Trea Turner strikes out swinging.
8:59 PM ET
Jakob Marsee lines out to first base to Alec Bohm. Javier Sanoja doubled off first.
8:57 PM ET
Brian Navarreto pops out to Alec Bohm.
8:54 PM ET
Javier Sanoja singles to center field.
8:53 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Alex McFarlane (P).
8:53 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Alex McFarlane (P).
8:51 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
8:48 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber homers to right field. Justin Crawford scores. Brandon Marsh scores.
8:47 PM ET
Justin Crawford singles to shallow center field. Brandon Marsh to second. Bryson Stott scores.
8:45 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto strikes out swinging.
8:41 PM ET
Tyler Phillips (P) replaces Michael Petersen (P).
8:40 PM ET
Brandon Marsh singles to center field. Bryson Stott to second.
8:38 PM ET
Bryson Stott singles to center field. Alec Bohm scores. Luis Arraez scores.
8:36 PM ET
Alec Bohm doubles to center field. Luis Arraez to third. Trea Turner scores.
8:34 PM ET
Luis Arraez singles to shallow center field. Trea Turner to second.
8:31 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to deep left field to Heriberto Hernández.
8:29 PM ET
Trea Turner hit by pitch.
8:26 PM ET
Owen Caissie pops out to shallow infield to Trea Turner.
8:24 PM ET
Agustín Ramírez grounds out to shallow infield, Alex McFarlane to Alec Bohm. Heriberto Hernández to second.
8:23 PM ET
Heriberto Hernández hits into a force out to shallow infield. Griffin Conine out at second. Otto Lopez scores. Throwing error by Luis Arraez.
8:22 PM ET
Griffin Conine singles to right field. Otto Lopez to second.
8:20 PM ET
Otto Lopez walks.
8:18 PM ET
Alex McFarlane (P) replaces Zack Wheeler (P).
8:16 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber pops out to Brian Navarreto.
8:13 PM ET
Michael Petersen (P) replaces Josh Ekness (P).
8:12 PM ET
Justin Crawford singles to shallow infield.
8:10 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto lines out to center field to Jakob Marsee.
8:06 PM ET
Xavier Edwards singles to deep left center field, tagged out at second, Justin Crawford to Trea Turner to Luis Arraez. Jakob Marsee to third. Brian Navarreto scores.
8:05 PM ET
Jakob Marsee walks. Brian Navarreto to second.
8:02 PM ET
Brian Navarreto walks.
7:59 PM ET
Javier Sanoja flies out to right field to Bryce Harper.
7:55 PM ET
Owen Caissie strikes out on a foul tip.
7:50 PM ET
Brandon Marsh grounds out to shallow infield, Javier Sanoja to Griffin Conine.
7:47 PM ET
Bryson Stott flies out to left field to Heriberto Hernández.
7:45 PM ET
Alec Bohm grounds out to shallow infield, Josh Ekness to Xavier Edwards to Griffin Conine.
7:41 PM ET
Agustín Ramírez called out on strikes.
7:39 PM ET
Heriberto Hernández called out on strikes.
7:36 PM ET
Griffin Conine pops out to shallow infield to Bryson Stott.
7:34 PM ET
Luis Arraez strikes out swinging.
7:30 PM ET
Josh Ekness (P) replaces Tyler Zuber (P).
7:29 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks.
7:28 PM ET
Trea Turner pops out to first base to Griffin Conine.
7:26 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out on a foul tip.
7:23 PM ET
Otto Lopez grounds out to second base, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
7:20 PM ET
Xavier Edwards walks. Jakob Marsee to second.
7:18 PM ET
Jakob Marsee walks.
7:16 PM ET
Brian Navarreto grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Alec Bohm.
7:16 PM ET
Javier Sanoja pops out to shallow infield to Bryson Stott.
7:12 PM ET
Justin Crawford grounds out to shallow infield, Javier Sanoja to Griffin Conine.
7:11 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto pops out to shallow infield to Griffin Conine.
7:08 PM ET
Tyler Zuber (P) replaces Cade Gibson (P).
7:07 PM ET
Brandon Marsh strikes out swinging.
7:03 PM ET
Owen Caissie strikes out swinging.
7:01 PM ET
Agustín Ramírez called out on strikes.
6:59 PM ET
Heriberto Hernández called out on strikes.
6:58 PM ET
Griffin Conine homers to center field.
6:55 PM ET
Bryson Stott flies out to left field to Heriberto Hernández.
6:53 PM ET
Alec Bohm singles to left center field. Luis Arraez to third. Bryce Harper scores.
6:52 PM ET
Luis Arraez singles to shallow center field. Bryce Harper to second.
6:50 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks.
6:48 PM ET
Trea Turner grounds out to shortstop, Otto Lopez to Griffin Conine.
6:48 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber flies out to deep right field to Owen Caissie.
6:45 PM ET
Otto Lopez flies out to center field to Justin Crawford.
6:43 PM ET
Xavier Edwards strikes out swinging.
6:41 PM ET
Jakob Marsee pops out to shortstop to Trea Turner.

Game Preview

Miami sits 10.5 games back in the division but is very much alive in the wild card race, trailing Philadelphia by a margin that makes this series consequential for both clubs. The Phillies, riding a four-game winning streak and going 6-4 over their last ten, are positioned to protect their standing. The Marlins, also 6-4 in their last ten, cannot afford to cede ground to one of the teams directly ahead of them. Every game between these two carries added weight — a Miami win tightens the race; a Philadelphia win pushes the Marlins further from the threshold.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 68-58
Home Record: 33-30
Away Record: 35-28
Division Record: 11-15
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .540

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 64-62
Home Record: 38-25
Away Record: 26-37
Division Record: 13-12
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .508

Stat Leaders

Philadelphia Phillies (68-58, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.333
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 73 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 37 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 83 Runs
Hits Leader: Trea Turner, 123 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bryson Stott, 23 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.83 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 187 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 16 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 27 SV

Miami Marlins (64-62, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.310
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Heriberto Hernández, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 74 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 152 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 29 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.64 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Eury Pérez, 133 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 13 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 18 SV

What to Watch For

Sánchez is the central figure on the mound for Philadelphia. His 16 wins and 187 strikeouts represent a breakout season, and he enters this start as the Phillies’ most reliable arm. With Adolis García sidelined on the 60-day IL with a lat injury, the lineup has some gaps, but Alec Bohm (.242, 14 HR, 69 RBI) and Brandon Marsh (.272, 17 HR, 54 RBI) have been consistent producers capable of doing damage against any pitching staff.

For Miami, the injury report creates its own subplot. Max Meyer, who posted a 2.68 ERA and 121 strikeouts before landing on the 15-day IL with a neck issue, is unavailable, and Kyle Stowers (hamstring, D10) is also out. That opens the door for others to step forward. Griffin Conine (.273, 13 HR) has shown he can hit for power, and Joe Mack (.240, 12 HR, 36 RBI) has contributed at the plate with some pop of his own.

The Marlins’ formula is well-established: when they score four or more runs, they are 53-13. That makes Sánchez’s ability to limit traffic in the early innings the most critical variable of the afternoon. If Miami’s lineup can get to him, the dynamic shifts considerably.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Brad Keller – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Brad Keller to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Rafael Marchán – Knee (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Caleb Kilian – Oblique (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Caleb Kilian on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred LHP Tanner Banks to the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Kyle Stowers – Hamstring (D10) – The Miami Marlins placed INF Kyle Stowers on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring strain.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 18, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 19, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 21, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 22, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 23, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 24, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 25, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 26, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 28, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 29, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 18, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 19, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 21, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 22, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 23, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 24, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 25, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 26, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 28, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 29, 2026 at Washington Nationals

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