T.M. Selection: Miami Marlins

I like the Miami Marlins to win this game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Off back to back one run losses to the Phillies, the Marlins look to avoid the sweep in this one. They've now lost 9 games in a row and they are due for a win. Although the Phillies may have the better team, I believe that the Marlins have the better pitcher here today. Sandy Alcantara (12-7, 2.36 ERA) has been dominant all season and has proven that he is one of the best pitchers in the MLB. Although he also got rocked last time out, he still provides a nasty ERA that nobody can take away from him. Now, looking at Philly, their pitcher also struggled badly last time out. Kyle Gibson (9-6, 4.48 ERA) allowed 7 earned runs in just 1.2 innings pitched against the Giants in his last start. The last time he played the Marlins, he allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, in a 3-0 win for Miami. Given the circumstances and the pitchers on the mound today, expect the Marlins to pull out on top.

T.M. Prediction: 5-2 Marlins