The cardiac Miami Marlins have taken their magic carpet ride right into the postseason, where they’ll look to knock off the defending NL champion Philadelphia Phillies in this best-of-three Wild Card series. First pitch of Game 1 from Citizens Bank Park is set for 8:07 p.m. ET. The Fish will give the ball to lefty Jesus Luzardo (10-9, 3.63 ERA) in his postseason debut, while Philly counters with ace Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.61).
The Phillies enter as -162 favorites on the moneyline at DraftKings Sportsbook, with Miami at +136. The run total is set at 7.5.
The Phillies have released their lineup for tonight’s game, so let’s take a look at how they’ll line up against Luzardo.
Phillies starting lineup, Wild Card series Game 1, October 3
Phillies Game 1 Lineup:
— Matt Watson (@MattWatsonPSN) October 3, 2023
Schwarber DH
Turner SS
Bohm 3B
Harper 1B
Realmuto C
Castellanos RF
Stott 2B
Pache LF
Rojas CF
Kyle Schwarber remains in the leadoff spot despite a lefty on the mound — Bryson Stott is still starting but will hit seventh — while the right-handed Alec Bohm slides all the way up to the third spot. Brandon Marsh sits, allowing Johan Rojas and Christian Pache to start in center and left, respectively.
