Phillies vs. Marlins Series Preview

A tale of two teams

The Phillies and Marlins are two of the most storied franchises in baseball, but they've been on very different trajectories in recent years. The Phillies have won two World Series championships since 2008, while the Marlins have only reached the postseason once since 2003.

A closer look at the Phillies

The Phillies have a strong offense led by Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Nick Castellanos. They also have a solid pitching staff, led by Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Taijuan Walker.

A closer look at the Marlins

The Marlins have a young team with a lot of potential. They have a promising pitching staff led by Sandy Alcantara, Trevor Rogers, and Pablo López. Their offense is led by Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brian Anderson, and Avisail Garcia.

The series schedule

The Phillies and Marlins will play a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia from Friday, August 19th to Sunday, August 21st. * Friday, August 19th: Phillies vs. Marlins, 7:05 p.m. * Saturday, August 20th: Phillies vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. * Sunday, August 21st: Phillies vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.