The Marilins have a very fine young starter on the mound on Thursday, but haven’t scored enough runs in any of their latest games to support anyone. They are averaging a minuscule 1.6 runs per game L10. They’ve lost 2 straight to the high-flying Phillies, and have only won 2 of their last 10 games. There is no doubt that Cabrera is an up and comer for the Marlin’s pitching rotation, but after just returning from the IL he won’t pitch more than five or so innings.

The Phillies’ bats are red hot at the moment. They even got to Alcantara in the 8th inning on Wednesday, have a team OPS of over 1.0, and 16 home runs in the last week. Thursday’s starter Kyle Gibson has not been too shabby lately either, flirting with a no hitter into the 7th inning, and giving up just 3 runs over 14 innings in his last 2 starts. The Phillies are getting fine support from their relievers at the moment if Gibson runs into trouble.

The Phillies appear to be playoff bound, and have great momentum. Not so, the Marlins. I am wagering on the Phillies to win on Thursday. 10*.