The Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) look to close out the 2023 National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday from Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. A win over the Miami Marlins (0-1) will send the Phillies back to the National League Division Series against the No. 1 seed Atlanta Braves. The Marlins will look to force a third and deciding game on Thursday in South Philadelphia. The Phillies decisively defeated Miami in Game 1 to take a 1-0 series lead.
The Phillies will turn to embattled Aaron Nola for his first start of the 2023 MLB Postseason. Nola had an up and down 2023 posting a 12-9 record with a 4.46 ERA and the dubious distinction of leading baseball in home runs allowed. However, the 30-yeard-old righty has pitched better over the past three starts and looks to take that momentum into the postseason. Miami will counter with 26-year-old lefty Braxton Garrett. First pitch is set for 8:08 PM/EDT from what will once again be a crazy, sold-out Citizens Bank Park.
Here’s a look at how to watch NL Wild Card Series Game 2, betting odds, pitching matchups, team lineups vs. starters, and more for Phillies vs. Marlins in the 2023 NL Wild Card Series.
How to Watch NL Wild Card Series Game 2
- Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies
- When: October 4, 2023
- Where: Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia, PA
- First Pitch: 8:08 PM/EDT
- Gameday Weather: 73-degrees, clear, light wind
- Telecast: ESPN with Karl Ravech (PxP), David Cone (analyst), and Eduardo Perez (analyst)
- Broadcast: 94.1 WIP and the Phillies Radio Network with Scott Franzke (PxP) and Larry Andersen (analyst)
- NL WC Series: Miami (0-1) | Phillies (1-0)
- Betting Odds: Miami (+125) | Phillies (-150)
NL Wild Card Series Game 2 Betting Odds
| Bet | Miami | Philadelphia | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +125 | -150 |  |
| Point Spread | +1.5 (-165) | -1.5 (+140) | |
| Total Points | Over 8-Runs (-105) | Under 8-Runs (-115) | |
NL Wild Card Series Game 2 Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
| Garrett | 9-7 | 3.66 | 1.146 | 159.2 | 154 | 156 | 29 | 20 |
| Nola | 12-9 | 4.46 | 1.151 | 193.2 | 178 | 202 | 45 | 32 |
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Miami Marlins Lineup vs. Aaron Nola
| Player | B | PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA |
OBP | SLG | OPS | SH | SF | IBB | HBP | GIDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | R | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Edwards | B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Arraez | L | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Soler | R | 18 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .313 | .389 | .375 | .764 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon Berti | R | 14 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | .308 | .357 | .615 | .973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | R | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .308 | .308 | .615 | .923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Wendle | L | 12 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .250 | .250 | .333 | .583 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Hampson | R | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .200 | .200 | .800 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | L | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .167 | .231 | .167 | .397 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Stallings | R | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .167 | .286 | .333 | .619 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Bell | B | 26 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | .160 | .192 | .320 | .512 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesús Sánchez | L | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .154 | .214 | .385 | .599 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yuli Gurriel | R | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Fortes | R | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .091 | .167 | .091 | .258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny Cueto | R | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Aaron Nola vs. Miami Marlins in 2023
| Record | G | GS | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
| 0-2 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 | 1.50 | 16.0 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
- 4-11-23: vs. MIA- Loss | 5.2 IP | 9 H | 4 R | 4 ER | 6 K | 1 HR
- 7-9-23: at MIA- Loss | 6 IP | 8 H | 5 R | 4 ER | 6 K | 3 HR
- 9-9-23: at MIA- ND | 4.1 IP | 7 H | 4 R | 4 ER | 6 K | 1 HR
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies Lineup vs. Braxton Garrett
| Player | B | PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA |
OBP | SLG | OPS | SH | SF | IBB | HBP | GIDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | R | 10 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .556 | .600 | .889 | 1.489 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cristian Pache | R | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Rojas | R | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.T. Realmuto | R | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .429 | .429 | 1.000 | 1.429 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edmundo Sosa | R | 10 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .400 | .400 | .600 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Harper | L | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .400 | .556 | .956 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trea Turner | R | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .333 | .429 | 1.333 | 1.762 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryson Stott | L | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Schwarber | L | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .333 | .375 | .708 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Castellanos | R | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Marsh | L | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Stubbs | L | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Braxton Garrett vs. Philadelphia Phillies in 2023
| Record | G | GS | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
| 1-0 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | 1.40 | 10.0 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
- 7-8-23: vs. PHI- Win | 5 IP | 6 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 3 K | 1 HR
- 8-2-23: vs. PHI- ND | 5 IP | 6 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 2 BB | 5 K
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies Starting Lineup
- Schwarber | DH
- Turner | SS
- Bohm | 3B
- Harper | 1B
- Realmuto | C
- Castellanos | RF
- Stott | 2B
- Pache | LF
- Rojas | CF
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Miami Marlins Starting Lineup
- Arraez | 2B
- Soler | DH
- Bell | 1B
- Chisholm Jr. | CF
- Burger | 3B
- De La Cruz | LF
- Sanchez | RF
- Berti | SS
- Stallings | C
