Marlins vs. Phillies: Start time, how to watch, game thread and Fish Picks—May 20, 2021

Welcome to Thursday’s Marlins (19-23, +2 RD) vs. Phillies (22-21, -4 RD) game thread.

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Marlins Lineup

1. SS Miguel Rojas
2. 1B Jesus Aguilar
3. LF Corey Dickerson
4. RF Garrett Cooper
5. 3B Brian Anderson
6. 2B Isan Díaz
7. C Chad Wallach
8. CF Magneuris Sierra
9. RHP Sandy Alcantara (2021 season stats: 4.06 ERA, 3.78 FIP, 24.2 K%, 39.7 HardHit% in 51.0 IP)

Notes: Alcantara seeks to rebound from the worst start of his career last Friday against the Dodgers...It’s not often that Jazz Chisholm Jr. gets a rest, so Isan better take advantage. The Puerto Rican second baseman is 1-for-his-last-23 entering this game.

Phillies Lineup

1. LF Andrew McCutchen
2. CF Odúbel Herrera
3. RF Bryce Harper
4. 1B Rhys Hoskins
5. 2B Brad Miller
6. 3B Alec Bohm
7. C Andrew Knapp
8. SS Nick Maton
9. RHP Vince Velasquez (2021 season stats: 3.68 ERA, 5.66 FIP, 28.9 K%, 47.2 HardHit% in 29.1 IP)

Baseball Savant

Notes: Andrew McCutchen has been sensational for the Phillies since the calendar flipped to May (.293/.427/.638, 6 HR in 75 PA)...Once upon a time, Herrera regularly batted near the top of Philly’s lineup. But this is his first opportunity to start in the No. 2 spot since 2018...Velasquez has had severe struggles when facing the Fish historically, particularly the right side of their infield.

Stathead

How to watch/listen/follow

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Watch on Bally Sports Florida or listen to the radio broadcast on 940 WINZ.

Ethan Budowsky (@ethanbudowsky) will handle the game recap article.

All four Marlins full-season minor league affiliates are also in action. Follow @FishProspects for notes and highlights.

Fish Picks

Please submit your picks for the following props. The contest locks at first pitch.

1. Over/Under 7.5 strikeouts for Sandy Alcantara? (Over/Under)
2. Over/Under 15.5 total hits? (Over/Under)
3. Will Jazz Chisholm Jr. make an appearance? (Yes/No)
4. Will there be a run scored in the seventh inning? (Yes/No)
5. Who wins? (Marlins/Phillies)