Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies Game 1 7/16/2021 Picks Predictions

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The Miami Marlins (39-50) and the Philadelphia Phillies (44-44) will battle in Game 1 of a doubleheader showdown at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 4:05 PM ET. Miami prevented a series sweep after a 7-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the final match on July 11, 2021. The Marlins lost the first two installments of the series at 0-5 on Friday and 4-5 on Saturday. The Miami Marlins will try to continue their success after winning the series finale over the Atlanta Braves and in the opening of a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. In their victory over the Braves, starter Pablo López went 6.0 innings with three earned runs on five base hits allowed while granting two earned runs and struck out nine Atlanta batters to pick up the win on Sunday. First Baseman Jesus Aguilar acquired four RBIs on two hits with a run in leading Miami while Right Fielder Garrett Cooper contributed two runs on one base hit with an RBI in the victory. Shortstop Miguel Rojas drove a triple with an RBI while Left Fielder Jesus Sanchez made two runs and a triple in the losing effort for the Marlins.

Miami did not release yet the name of their starting pitcher in the afternoon round of a weekend doubleheader match versus the Phillies on Friday.

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Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies Game 1 Predictions 7/16/2021

On the Philadelphia side, the team won the three-game series against the Boston Red Sox after winning the last two installments last weekend. The Phillies lost the series opener at 5-11 last Friday but bounced back and won the remaining games at 11-2 on Saturday and 5-4 on Sunday. Pitcher Christopher Sanchez lasted for 3.0 innings while giving away one earned run on four hits with a walk and two strikeouts in acquiring the victory for Philadelphia. Third Baseman Ronald Torreyes led the charge with two runs on three base hits and three RBIs while 1st Baseman Rhys Hoskins added one run on one base hit in the win. Designated Hitter Brad Miller and Center Fielder Travis Jankowski earned a one-run score apiece in the winning effort for the Phillies.

Left-handed Pitcher Matt Moore will be heading to the pitcher’s mound to start the first round of a doubleheader match against the Marlins on Friday. The southpaw starter is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.642 WHIP, and a total of 24 strikeouts in 31.2 innings pitched this season.

Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies. The MLB Pick for this contest is Philadelphia +110. The Marlins ranked 28th on the offense and 4th on defense while the Phillies ranked 13th on the offense and 20th on defense this season. Philadelphia has the stronger offense in this match and as of now, Moore is a fine pitcher for the Phillies if the left-hander can take off to a good start on Friday. Moreover, Philadelphia has the momentum after winning two games in a row with the advantage of playing at home. The prediction, Philadelphia Phillies will win.

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