Philadelphia Phillies defeat Miami Marlins 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · MLB · Miami Marlins 5, Philadelphia Phillies 6
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies final score and game recap
The Philadelphia Phillies won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Janson Junk (Miami Marlins): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Brian Navarreto (Miami Marlins): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Cristopher Sanchez (Philadelphia Phillies): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies): 3-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Marlins 64-62 in the 2026 regular season (38-25 at home, 26-37 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 66 of 125 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 61 times and under 61 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 68-58 in the 2026 regular season (33-30 at home, 35-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 124 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 62 times, with 7 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Philadelphia Phillies.
What's next for Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies?
Next for the Miami Marlins: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the Miami Marlins at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.