After a dominant sweep of the San Francisco Giants at home, the Philadelphia Phillies are hitting the road for the first time under new manager Don Mattingly. This weekend, they head south to Miami's LoanDepot Park for a unique four-game series stretching from Friday to Monday against the Marlins.
All eyes will be on ace Zack Wheeler, who is set to make just his second start of the season. In his return from surgery, Wheeler showed flashes of his old brilliance—tossing five innings, allowing two runs, and fanning six batters. The Phillies will be hoping he can build on that performance and anchor the rotation early on.
Standing in their way is Marlins right-hander Eury Perez, now in his third big-league season. Perez enters the game with a 2-2 record and a 4.60 ERA, but he's shown the ability to shut down lineups when he's on his game. This matchup promises to be a compelling battle between two talented arms.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, with local coverage on NBCSP. The roof at LoanDepot Park will be closed, so expect a controlled environment as these division rivals square off under the lights. Whether you're tuning in from home or gearing up in your favorite Phillies gear, this series is shaping up to be a must-watch early-season test.
