Aug. 18, 2026 Updated 2:23 pm EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, a game featuring two of the league’s most consistent hitters. Luis Arraez has an average of .314 (second in league) for the Phillies, while Otto Lopez is third at .310 for the Marlins. Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 68-58 this season and second in the NL East. Cade Gibson (2-0, 5.61 ERA) is starting for the Marlins, who are 64-62 and third in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia PhilliesMarlins vs. Phillies odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -222
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +180
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -118
Total Under Odds: -102
Injury reportsPhillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Caleb Kilian: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Marlins
Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is slashing .260/.379/.495 this season with 25 home runs (18th in MLB), 72 RBIs and an OPS of .875 (14th in MLB). He has a 20.8% strikeout rate and a 16.4% walk rate in 538 plate appearances, and he has scored 78 total runs. Harper has recorded seven steals on 12 attempts.
In 525 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has slashed .314/.349/.431 this season. He has hit five long balls and driven in 52 runs with a strikeout rate of 4.4% and a walk rate of 5.1%. He has 10 stolen bases on 10 attempts. He has come around to score 58 times.
Miami’s Lopez is slashing .310/.343/.452 this season with nine home runs, 54 RBIs and an OPS of .796. He has a 13% strikeout rate and a 4.9% walk rate in 530 plate appearances, and he has scored 74 total runs. Lopez has recorded 24 steals on 28 attempts.
In 529 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has slashed .285/.365/.386 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 46 runs with a strikeout rate of 13.2% and a walk rate of 11.5%. He has stolen 19 bases on 24 attempts and has scored 59 runs.
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