MLB baseball picks - Philadelphia Phillies vs Florida Marlins 8/6/08 prediction and pick
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008With the Phillies holding a slim 1.5 game lead on the Marlins in the NL East, the two meet tonight, the second game of the series. The Florida Marlins (60-53) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (61-51) 8-2 last night to take the first game. Both teams will send out young pitchers (Sanchez is 24, Kendrick is 23) to the mound. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 PM Eastern at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.
Consider these criteria when determining a pick between the Marlins and the Phillies:
- Florida will send out Anibal Sanchez (1-0, 3.18) to the mound
- Philadelphia will start Kyle Kendrick (9-5, 4.59)
- Sanchez’s first start of the season on Thursday was his first start in 15 months
- Phillies won seven of their last nine games
- Florida is 9-4 in its last thirteen road games
- The Marlins also hold a 6-4 edge in the season series against the Phillies
- Philadelphia has won four of the last six home contests against Florida.
- The Phillies are 29-24 at home
- The Marlins are 27-27 on the road
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