Giraffes can dance: Phillies 6, Marlins 4

On August 18, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies secured a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Starting pitcher Zach Wheeler struggled, allowing two runs over five innings and issuing four walks. However, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott contributed three hits, four RBI, and three runs scored, aided by a pair of walks issued to Bryce Harper and a trio of hits by Luis Arraez. The Phillies' new corner infield tandem, Bohm and Stott, showcased stellar fielding along with their offensive production.

The Phillies fell behind 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Marlins' bullpen. Bohm and Stott drove the team to a 5-3 lead in the inning, with Bohm executing an unassisted double play to end a potential threat. Kyle Schwarber added an insurance run in the eighth inning, narrowly missing a three-run home run that would have secured a larger margin. Alex McFarlane and Orion Kerkering provided relief for Wheeler in the later innings.

Brooks Raley secured his first save of the season with a shutout from the Phillies' bullpen. Justin Crawford contributed with two hits in the ninth inning. The Phillies are now 5.5 games out of the division lead and leading by 1.5 games over the Padres for the final wild card spot, with 35 games remaining in the season. The Phillies will aim for a sweep in the upcoming games against the Marlins, with Aaron Nola set to face Sandy Alcantara tomorrow night.