Marlins at Phillies
When/where: 7:05 p.m., Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
ON THE AIR
TV: Fox Sports Florida; Radio: 940-AM, 710 AM (Spanish)
ON THE MOUND
Marlins RHP Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP) vs. Phillies RHP Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.02, 1.24): Richards was slated to pitch Thursday, but had his start pushed back a day due to Wednesday’s rainout in Atlanta. … Richards has been dominant in his past three starts, allowing just one earned run in 18 2⁄3 innings. … On Saturday vs. the Nationals, the rookie tossed six scoreless innings and struck out eight batters, but took a no-decision. … On July 14, Richards shut down the Phillies, pitching six scoreless innings to pick up the victory. … In an April road start in Philadelphia, Richards lasted just four innings, allowing three earned runs. … Velasquez had a sensational July, finishing 2-0 and posting a .95 ERA in four starts. … Velasquez has a 5.31 home ERA in 12 starts. … In lone start vs. Miami this year, Velasquez went six innings, allowing four hits and one earned run on Apr. 7.
Saturday— Marlins RHP Jose Urena vs. Phillies RHP Zach
Eflin; Sunday— Marlins LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. Phillies RHP Aaron Nola.
UPCOMING SERIES
Aug. 2-5 at Phillies; Aug. 6-8 vs. Cardinals; Aug. 10-12 vs. Mets.