Last year, few thought the last wild-card team in the National League would make noise in the playoffs. All the Phillies did was carve through the Cardinals, Braves and Padres en route to a stunning World Series appearance, where they came up just short against the Astros.
No one is going to sleep on the Phillies this year, even if they are one of the wild-card teams. This roster is loaded, with stars like Zack Wheeler, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper ready to help carry this team back to another pennant. But they'll be faced off with the upstart Marlins, a squad that has defied expectations with steady bats and an outstanding pitching staff.
Everyone expected reigning NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara to be a show-stopper. But while Alcantara has experienced some regression, Jesus Luzardo has taken a major step forward to be the ace of the team, while Braxton Garrett has stood out as the No. 2 starter so far this year. Tanner Scott has also burst onto the scene as the closer.
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While Miami has some stellar arms, it doesn't quite have the offensive firepower of the Phillies. Luis Arraez and Jorge Soler will be bats for Philadelphia to watch for, but Turner has gotten going after a slow start to his season, while Harper has been back to his usual slugging self, this time at first base.
Hoping to watch these NL East rivals face off in the NL wild-card series? Here's all the information you need to watch the two teams square off.
Phillies vs. Marlins schedule
The Phillies will host the Marlins in a best-of-three series in Philadelphia.
| Date | Game | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Marlins at Phillies | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN | Phillies 4, Marlins 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Marlins at Phillies | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN | Phillies 7, Marlins 1 |
How to watch 2023 MLB playoff games
The entire 2023 MLB wild-card round will be carried by ESPN. The remainder of the postseason will be carried by TBS and the Fox family of networks.
The National League side of the playoffs will be carried exclusively by TBS, while the American League playoff games will be carried by either Fox or FS1. Each World Series game will be broadcast on Fox.
Phillies vs. Marlins live streams
With their games appearing on ESPN, Phillies vs. Marlins can be watched on either ESPN+ or with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Phillies vs. Marlins odds
Following Game 1, the Phillies are -550 favorites to advance to the NLDS, while the Marlins sit at +400, according to BetMGM.
