The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins to kick off a three-game series. Notably, Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins showcased his strength by allowing only two runs, marking his third straight outing with such a performance.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos saw his batting average dipped to .278 after a 1-for-4 showing, with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) at .746, aligning him with league averages. Despite his consistency, having started all 72 games this season and all last year, Castellanos faced unexpected scrutiny from manager Rob Thomson following an inappropriate comment directed at him after being pulled from Monday's game. The situation highlights the growing pressure in a competitive season.