Phillies Look For Second Straight Win In Miami
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies will continue their series with the Marlins tonight down in Miami.
The Phils snapped a six-game losing streak in the opening game in this series on Labor Day, winning 6-2. Jerad Eickhoff threw six strong innings on the mound and Freddy Galvis had a two-run home run at the plate.
Tonight it will be left-hander Adam Morgan on the mound for the Phillies. He is 1-9 this year with a 6.21 ERA. His last start, though, was one of his best this season, as he allowed just two runs in 6 2/3 innings of work, but suffered a 2-1 loss.
This will be Morgan's first start against the Marlins this season. Last year he pitched against them once, getting a no-decision on July 17th, 2015. He allowed two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings in a game the Phillies eventually won, 6-3.
The Marlins will start right-hander Jose Urena. He is 3-5 this season in 23 appearances (seven starts) with a 5.40 ERA. Her has a 1.86 ERA in 9 2/3 career innings against the Phillies.
Here is the Phillies line-up tonight:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Odubel Herrera CF
3. Maikel Franco 3B
4. Tommy Joseph 1B
5. Freddy Galvis SS
6. A.J. Ellis C
7. Peter Bourjos RF
8. Tyler Goeddel LF
9. Adam Morgan P
KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Gregg Murphy of the Phillies television broadcast team on Comcast Sportsnet about tonight's game (3:44):
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