The Miami Marlins look to continue their momentum after a recent victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, which followed a season-high six-game winning streak being snapped. They now stand at 36-36 and seek their 11th win in 13 games as they face the Philadelphia Phillies (38-33) at Citizens Bank Park on Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET.

After defeating the Pirates 4-2 on Sunday, the Marlins aim to surpass the .500 mark for the first time in two months. Otto Lopez extended his hitting streak to eight games and leads the majors with a .343 batting average.

Conversely, the Phillies concluded a 3-3 road trip with a dismal 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their struggles as they recorded just five hits in two defeats during that series. In their last encounter in May, the Phillies won three out of four against the Marlins, with Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.22 ERA) earning a win in the series opener.

Additional MLB Matchups

• Pirates vs. Athletics at 9:40 p.m. ET: The Pirates have lost seven of their last nine games, while the Athletics are coming off a heavy 23-9 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
• Angels vs. Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.m. ET: The Angels, after an 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, face the Diamondbacks, who have lost six of their last nine games.

World Cup 2026 Preview

A Group G match between Iran and New Zealand is set for 9 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium. Both teams have struggled historically, with New Zealand failing to secure a win in their World Cup appearances. Iran, however, seeks to build on recent successes.

Betting insights indicate the Phillies are -195 favorites against the Marlins, while the Athletics and Diamondbacks also hold favorable odds in their respective matchups. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests the Marlins will keep the series opener close, with Wheeler expected to pitch at least six innings.